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sjones · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assessing an older adult patient's hydration status. The nurse observes that a fold of skin on the upper chest returns to normal position.

The nurse should conclude that hydration is adequate if the skin returns to normal position in how many seconds?
a. 6 seconds
b. 9 seconds
c. 10 seconds
d. 15 seconds

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who reports abruptly discontinuing his prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse should carefully monitor the patient for which complication?

a. Seizures
b. Extreme diarrhea
c. Sudden hypertension
d. Respiratory distress

Kjones0604 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
If the tented skinfold takes more than 8 seconds to return to normal position, the patient is con-sidered to be dehydrated.

Answer to Question 2

D
Abruptly stopping hormone replacement can cause the patient to go into myxedema coma. Signs and symptoms of myxedema coma include dizziness, respiratory distress, low blood sugar, or hypothermia. Discontinuation of levothyroxine should not cause seizures, diarrhea, or sudden hypertension.