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LaDunn

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse explains to an older patient that the assessment of her thyroid health will require both a physical examination as well as laboratory test because
 
  a. thyroid studies are less accurate in older adults.
  b. symptoms are similar to those caused by various infections.
  c. thyroid problems can be present without overt symptoms.
  d. T3 levels are normally increased during aging.

Question 2

When administering Lopressor to an older adult patient with hypertension, the nurse is careful to have the patient's care plan include
 
  a. frequent assessment for dizziness or syn-cope.
  b. education of the signs and symptoms of thromboembolism.
  c. regular evaluation of the patient's muscle strength.
  d. regularly scheduled serum potassium le-vels.


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Ksanderson1296

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

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The presence of thyroid disease in older adults can be difficult to determine and can be present without overt symptoms. Classic signs of thyroid disorders seen in younger adults are often ab-sent or clouded because of concomitant illnesses in older adults. The other options are not correct statements.

Answer to Question 2

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Dizziness is an adverse reaction to beta-blockers such as Lopressor.


LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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