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MirandaLo

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Client teaching on proper administration of a thyroid replacement drug includes which instruction?
 
  a. Advise the client to report symptoms of hypothyroidism.
  b. Instruct the client to take the drug at the same time each day.
  c. Instruct the client to eat foods that inhibit thyroid secretion.
  d. Teach the client to take the medication on a full stomach.

Question 2

A client is noted to have Cushing syndrome. The highest priority nursing intervention related to the client's electrolyte levels is to monitor for evidence of:
 
  a. sodium retention.
  b. water depletion.
  c. hypocalcemia.
  d. hyperkalemia.


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missalyssa26

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The drug works in concert with circadian rhythms and so should be taken at the same time each day and on an empty stomach.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Sodium and water levels are affected by Cushing syndrome.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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