Which finding for a patient who has hypothyroidism and hypertension indicates that the nurse should contact the health care provider before administering levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
a. Increased thyroxine (T4) level
b. Blood pressure 112/62 mm Hg
c. Distant and difficult to hear heart sounds
d. Elevated thyroid stimulating hormone level
Question 2
A patient who had radical neck surgery to remove a malignant tumor developed hypoparathyroidism. The nurse should plan to teach the patient about
a. bisphosphonates to reduce bone demineralization.
b. calcium supplements to normalize serum calcium levels.
c. increasing fluid intake to decrease risk for nephrolithiasis.
d. including whole grains in the diet to prevent constipation.
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
Visual Acuity Testing: Assist the patient in occluding the eye.
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
Effects of nursing rounds on patient safety
A patient examination room should be simple and efficiently designed.
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