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danielfitts88

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Caspofungin has been ordered in the treatment of a patient who is being treated in the acute medicine unit for invasive aspergillosis. The nurse should teach the patient to promptly report what symptoms?
 
  A) Cardiac symptoms
  B) Diaphoresis
  C) Dry mouth
  D) Muscle pain

Question 2

Following the completion of diagnostic testing, an adult patient has received a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize in this patient's care?
 
  A) Risk for hypothermia related to hyperthyroidism
  B) Constipation related to hyperthyroidism
  C) Risk for imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to hyperthyroidism
  D) Anxiety related to hyperthyroidism


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blazinlyss

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Caspofungin is administered in the acute care setting. The patient should receive instruction about the histamine reaction to the medication and the necessity of reporting any cardiac symptoms. Diaphoresis, dry mouth, and muscle pain are not normally associated with the administration of caspofungin.

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Anxiety is characteristic of a hyperthyroid state. Constipation, cold intolerance, and loss of appetite are associated with hypothyroidism.


danielfitts88

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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