The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient regarding how to mix regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe. Which action performed by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?

Synthroid dose of 125mcg is ordered, what would the amount be if given in mg?   How many tabs would be given of ordered Synthroid dose (125mcg)  if only available dose is 50 mcg tabs?  

A patient is scheduled to have a cystometography performed.  Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the planned test? 

Following a closed head injury, the unconscious 10-year-old child begins to excrete copious amounts of pale urine with an attendant drop in blood pressure (BP).  Based on these symptoms, the nurse suspects the development of: 

The patient with hyperthyroidism is undergoing ablation therapy with radioactive iodine.  The precaution the nurse will employ is to: 

The nurse uses a visual aid to demonstrate the effects of a benign pituitary adenoma, which include: (Select all that apply) 

A patient asks the nurse if stress can be a potential cause of type 2 diabetes.  What should be included in the response provided by the nurse? 

The nurse is preparing a patient to undergo a dexamethasone suppression test.  Which action is most appropriate? 

Which medication is used to treat hyperthyroidism? 

The patient comes to the emergency room with dry hot skin, fruit breath, and deep respirations, and is complaining of abdominal pain.  The nurse interprets these signs and symptoms as: