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ETearle

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When providing instructions to a client following administration of a tracer dose of I 131, the nurse should?
 
  a. place the client in a private room for 24 hours following administration of the dose.
  b. have the client's bed linen and eating utensils cleaned separately from those of other clients.
  c. instruct the client to avoid close contact with children for about one week.
  d. tell the client's family that the client will be radioactive for approximately 48 hours.

Question 2

What factor might explain why a client would receive 100 mg of propylthiouracil (PTU) daily instead of the usual initial daily dose of 300 mg?
 
  a. the client's age
  b. the fact that hyperthyroidism is caused by a nodule, not hypertrophy
  c. the length of time the client has had the condition
  d. the client's history of hypersensitivity to the drug



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ambernicolefink

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is not a necessary precaution or appropriate nursing action.
B Incorrect: This is not a necessary precaution or appropriate nursing action.
C Correct: The small amounts of radiation place small children and pregnant women at risk, so the client should avoid close contact with these individuals for about 1 week.
D Incorrect: This is not a necessary precaution or appropriate nursing action.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Children 6-10 years of age and the elderly are prescribed lower doses.
B Incorrect: This is not an influencing factor for dosing.
C Incorrect: This is not an influencing factor for dosing.
D Incorrect: A client with a sensitivity to the drug should not be prescribed the drug.




ETearle

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


carlsona147

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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