A middle-aged female patient has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and admitted to the hospital for treatment. When providing care for this patient, the nurse should prioritize:
A) Vigilant monitoring of intake and output
B) Teaching the patient about the pathophysiology of the disease
C) Performing constant blood sugar monitoring
D) Providing a calm, low-stimulation environment
Question 2
A patient is having an eye examination. The ophthalmologist is looking inside the patient's eye with a hand-held instrument. What instrument is being used to perform this procedure?
A) Slit-lamp examination
B) An indirect ophthalmoscope
C) An Ishihara plate
D) A direct ophthalmoscope
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Sources of income for U.S. population aged 65 and over.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.