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armygirl

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During a blood pressure screening at a pharmacy an older person experiences a fluttering in the chest. What should the nurse interpret this finding as being?
 
  1. Hypothyroidism
  2. Exercise intolerance
  3. Nonspecific cardiac changes with aging
  4. Underlying illness that requires a medical evaluation

Question 2

A client reports he has been gargling with hydrogen peroxide to manage halitosis. He questions the nurse about the amount and frequency of gargling. What information should be provided to the client?
 
  A) Advise the client to suspend the practice.
  B) Advise the client to gargle with the hydrogen peroxide only one time per day to reduce irritation.
  C) Advise the client to dilute the hydrogen peroxide solution with water prior to gargling.
  D) Encourage the client to mix the hydrogen peroxide with mouthwash for gargling.



makaylafy

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Chest fluttering can be a sign of hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism.

Answer to Question 2

A



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