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Mollykgkg

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A patient who takes high-dose aspirin to treat arthritis will need to take prednisone to treat an acute flare of symptoms. What action will the nurse perform?
 
  a. Observe the patient for hypoglycemia.
  b. Monitor closely for increased urine output.
  c. Observe the patient for hypotension.
  d. Request an order for enteric-coated aspirin.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated for hypothyroidism. The patient reports insomnia, nervousness, and flushing of the skin. Before notifying the provider, the nurse will perform which action?
 
  a. Assess serum glucose to evaluate possible hypoglycemia.
  b. Check the patient's heart rate to assess for tachycardia.
  c. Perform an assessment of hydration status.
  d. Take the patient's temperature to evaluate for infection.


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

ANS: D
Glucocorticoids can increase gastric distress, so an enteric-coated aspirin product is indicated. Glucocorticoids increase the risk of hypoglycemia, fluid retention, and hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The patient has signs of a thyroid crisis, which can occur with excess ingestion of thyroid hormone. The nurse should evaluate heart rate before notifying the provider. These are not symptoms of hypoglycemia. The symptoms are not indicative of infection.


Mollykgkg

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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