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imowrer

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When caring for a client receiving liothyronine sodium, the nurse notes the client is exhibiting diaphoresis, restlessness, and tachycardia. The nurse should:
 
  a. administer oral diazepam.
  b. reassure the client that this is a normal reaction to liothyronine.
  c. notify the health care provider of the client's symptoms.
  d. decrease the client's 0.9 normal saline IV infusion.

Question 2

A thyroidectomy can place the client at risk for life-threatening complications. The nurse should monitor this client for:
 
  a. severe bradycardia. c. thyroid storm.
  b. malignant hyperthermia. d. bleeding.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action in this situation.
B Incorrect: This indicates a toxic reaction, not a normal response.
C Correct: The health care provider should be notified of these toxic symptoms.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action and the client is not exhibiting manifestations of hypernatremia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D

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Correct c. and d. Thyroid storm and bleeding are the two serious complications associated with a thyroidectomy.
Incorrect a. and b. These are not associated with a thyroidectomy.




imowrer

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM


nyrave

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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