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dejastew

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You are preparing a nursing care plan for the patient with focused areas on nutrition, hyperthermia, and fatigue. Which interventions would be appropriate to delegate to the UAP (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel) working with you? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A. Checking and reporting the patient's vital signs every 4 hours B. Assisting the patient to the bathroom as needed
  C.Assessing for signs and symptoms of infection
  D.Recording intake from every meal
  E. Administering propylthiouracil (PTU) 50 mg every 8 hr
  F. Ensuring the patient always has fresh ice water at the bedside

Question 2

Which diagnosis do you suspect?
 
  The patient is a 29-year-old woman who comes to the emergency department with a history of diaphoresis, unplanned weight loss despite increased appetite, and palpitations. Assessment reveals a wide-eyed look, a small thyroid mass, and vital signs including blood pressure (BP) 148/92; heart rate (HR) 104 beats/min, and respiratory rate (RR) 24 breaths/min. Her history includes decreased menstrual flow, increased fatigue, and weakness.
 
  A. Hypothyroidism
  B. Hyperthyroidism
  C. Hypoparathyroidism
  D. Hyperparathyroidism


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ashely1112

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, D, F

Answer to Question 2

B


dejastew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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