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lbcchick

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The nurse concludes that the best way to avoid a lawsuit is to:
 
  a. carry malpractice insurance.
  b. spend time with the patient.
  c. provide compassionate, competent care.
  d. answer all call lights quickly.

Question 2

When caring for a 7-week-old infant with hypothyroidism, the nurse explains that the administration of oral thyroid replacement therapy is critical for this child to prevent:
 
  a. excessive growth.
  b. cognitive impairment.
  c. damage to the nervous system.
  d. damage to the urinary system.


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

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The best defense against a lawsuit is to provide compassionate and competent nursing care.

Answer to Question 2

B
The treatment of choice for congenital and acquired hypothyroidism is oral thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Prompt treatment is especially critical in the infant with congenital hypothyroidism to avoid permanent cognitive impairment.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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