During initiation of thyroid replacement therapy for an elderly woman, which assessment is most important for the nurse to assess?

After a patient experienced a 30-minute episode of tinnitus, diplopia, and left-sided facial droop with no residual effects, the nurse anticipates teaching the patient about which of the following?

A patient’s family member scolds them about how much salt they are putting on their food.  They tell the nurse they have noticed the patient has been adding to salt to everything the last few days.  The nurse knows this is a sign of which endocrine condition?

At 6:30 AM (0630), the PTT result is 69 seconds. What rate in mL per hour will the heparin drip be now? [BLANK-1]

The nurse understands that if a patient is experiencing primary hypothyroidism, diagnostic testing would reveal which result(s)?

Based on his weight, the intial bolus of heparin will be how many units? [BLANK-1]

A patient with a history of hypothyroidism presents with periorbital edema and a thickened tongue. The nurse should assess for signs of which condition?

A patient with Parkinson’s disease has decreased tongue mobility and difficulty moving his facial muscles. For each nursing intervention below, determine if it is either indicated (appropriate or necessary), non-essential (makes no difference), or contraindicated (could be harmful). 

A 62 year old female diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease mentions to the nurse that her movement was once well controlled with Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa).  However, she is experiencing her movement “freezing” more frequently.  What is the patient most likely experiencing?

Directions: Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement below by selecting from the list of options provided.A 74 year old patient is seen in the health clinic with stooped posture, shuffling gait, and pill rolling-type tremors. The nurse will teach the patient and family about (option 1), (option 2) and (option 3) regarding this assessment.