Author Question: A patient is admitted to the hospital for cardiac surgery and has just come up to the postsurgical ... (Read 63 times)

Kthamas · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is admitted to the hospital for cardiac surgery and has just come up to the postsurgical unit from the recovery room. He develops unprecedented confusion and states, I see bugs up and down the walls. They are going to get me.

The nurse suspects the patient is suffering from what symptom? A) Depression
B) Delusions
C) Delirium
D) Schizophrenia

Question 2

A nurse who provides care at a long-term care facility is preparing to administer a resident's scheduled dose of levothyroxine (Synthroid). What assessment should the nurse perform prior to administration?

A) Level of consciousness and orientation
B) Oxygen saturation level
C) Heart rate
D) Respiratory rate

blazinlyss · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The patient is suffering from delirium as a postoperative complication. Delusions are false beliefs that persist in the absence of reason or evidence. Schizophrenia is a variety of disorders and not a single symptom.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Regular monitoring of blood pressure and pulse is essential in older adults receiving Synthroid. As a general rule, levothyroxine should not be given if the resting heart rate is more than 100 beats per minute.