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crobinson2013

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The nurse practitioner assesses an 84-year-old client, who talks about feeling tired and chilly, and having dry skin and coarse hair. Which of the following conditions should the nurse practitioner first consider?
 
  A) Hyperlipidemia
  B) Hypothyroidism
  C) Diabetes
  D) Peripheral vascular disease

Question 2

A type of medication useful for preventing venous thrombus is
 
  a. anticoagulant.
  b. low-molecular-weight heparin.
  c. intravenous thrombolytics.
  d. percutaneous angiography.


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blfontai

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
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Her symptoms are typical of hypothyroidism, although they occur in other disorders as well.

Answer to Question 2

B
Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) is effective for the prevention of venous thrombosis, as well as prevention of extension or recurrence.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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