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nevelica

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A 20-year-old patient presents in the emergency room with a temperature of 103  F, blood pressure of 92/58, headache, and desquamation of both palms. What should the nurse make sure to ask about during the interview?
 
  a. Any recent traveling outside the country
  b. Immunization against influenza
  c. Method of birth control
  d. Use of tampons

Question 2

A patient has returned to his room after a thyroidectomy with signs of thyroid crisis. During thyroid crisis, exaggerated hyperthyroid manifestations may lead to the development of the potentially lethal complication of:
 
  a. severe nausea and vomiting.
  b. bradycardia. c.
  delirium with restlessness.
  d. congestive heart failure.


elyse44

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

ANS: D
These are signs of toxic shock frequently brought on by leaving a tampon in place too long. The nurse should inquire about tampon use, headache, muscle pain, and fatigue.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
In thyroid crisis, all the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism are exaggerated. The patient may develop congestive heart failure and die.


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