A 59-year-old patient is being assessed for hypoparathyroidism. The nurse should anticipate that this patient is likely to require what diagnostic test?
A) CT of the abdomen
B) Bone density testing
C) Cardiac stress testing
D) 24-hour urine
Question 2
A female patient has presented to the emergency department (ED) with complaints of a high fever and severe headache. The patient states that acetaminophen has had no appreciable effect on either symptom.
The triage nurse recognizes the need to perform a rapid assessment for possible meningitis and should ask which of the following questions:
A) Have you had a nosebleed since this problem started?
B) Have you noticed any tremors in your hands or arms?
C) Have you done any travelling in the last few weeks?
D) Are you having stiffness or pain in your neck?
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The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position).
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