Question 52: The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with…
Question 52: The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. Which action will be most appropriate for the registered nurse (RN) to delegate to an experienced licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
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Question 40: A client diagnosed with Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-diuretic Hormone (SIADH) laboratory values reveal a sodium level of 110 mEg/ml. The nurse would provide the following priority treatment as prescribed for this client.
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Question 31: A 65-year-old male diagnosed with hypothyroidism and will be starting levothyroxine therapy. He has a history of cardiovascular disease and had two coronary stents inserted 2 years ago, with no problems since then. He is usually active but states that lately, he has felt tired and has no energy to take his usual walks or work around the house. He has been instructed to take the levothyroxine in the morning, 1 hour before breakfast, and to return to the clinic in 4 weeks to check his TSH levels. (Select all that apply.) Based on the patient’s history and new treatment plan, the nurse recognizes that he is currently at risk for which complications?
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