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The nurse is assisting with the preparation of a patient who will undergo a radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test. The nurse should understand that this patient is being assessed for dysfunction of the:
 
  A) Thyroid gland
  B) Adrenal cortex
  C) Adrenal medulla
  D) Anterior pituitary

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The nurse is providing morning care for a male patient who is recovering from a head injury. The patient's right hand has begun twitching, and he is speaking unintelligibly. This patient has most likely experienced what type of seizure?
 
  A) Tonic-clonic seizure
  B) Complex partial
  C) Absence seizure
  D) Simple partial


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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