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AEWBW

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The nurse is teaching the parents of a child receiving somatropin. Which comment by the parents indicates an understanding of the instruction?
 
  a. Even with long-term use, this medication cannot cure his parathyroid disease.
  b. This medication is administered intranasaly once a day.
  c. We should administer this medication as soon as Danny gets up in the morning.
  d. We need to treat Danny based on his growth and developmental age.

Question 2

In planning the care of the client receiving thyroid medication, the nurse would identify which of the following as an appropriate nursing diagnosis:
 
  a. Risk for injury related to altered calcium levels.
  b. Disturbed sleep pattern related to thyroid dysfunction.
  c. Knowledge deficit related to effects of deficiency of thyroid hormone.
  d. Pain related to ulcerogenic effects of thyroid hormone preparations.


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jrpg123456

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is used in children with dwarfism, a condition of the pituitary.
B Incorrect: This medication is administered SC or IM.
C Incorrect: It is best to administer somatropin in the evening.
D Correct: This is the best method of caring for a child with dwarfism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This would be more appropriate for a client with parathyroid disease.
B Correct: Insomnia is a manifestation of hyperthyroidism and can result in clients with hypothyroidism receiving thyroid replacement therapy.
C Incorrect: This is not a NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association) nursing diagnosis.
D Incorrect: Thyroid preparations are not ulcerogenic.


AEWBW

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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