The pediatric nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing thyroid hormone replacement. The nurse observes that the child is experiencing nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, low blood pressure, and cyanosis.
Based on these symptoms, the nurse suspects:
A) adrenal crisis.
B) Grave disease.
C) Cushing syndrome.
D) diabetic ketoacidosis.
Question 2
Misty's condition is now stable and she has been transferred to an intensive care unit. The perinatal nurse continues to have a critical role regarding the immediate care of Misty's family.
At this time, the perinatal nurse should provide the family with information about infant care and:
A) Provide information concerning Misty's risk for future deep vein thrombosis
B) Advocate for infant visitation in the intensive care unit and breast pumping if desired by Misty
C) Provide information about the hospital policies and procedures, including visiting hours
D) Provide information about the need for Misty to follow up with her family physician after discharge from the hospital
Patient teaching: mouth and pharyngeal assessment
Positioning the Patient in the Prone Position
Cyanosis as shown here at the patient’s fingertips results from a lack of oxygen in the tissues
(a) Chicken pox vesicles. (b) Chicken pox on back of young patient.
Hierarchical nature of hormone action in vertebrates