45. A 65 year old man recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism…

45. A 65 year old man recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and is about to begin Synthroid. He has a history of cardiovascular disease and had two stents placed two years ago.  He is usually active but reports recent lack of energy to take his usual walks.  The nurse realizes that the patient is at an increased risk for complications associated with this medication including:

36. The nurse is collecting data on a client admitted to the…

36. The nurse is collecting data on a client admitted to the hospital.  Using the chart below, which of the following questions would be most appropriate related to this condition?   Nurses Notes Laboratory Values Vital Signs Admitted with Otitis Media Purulent drng noted from right ear. C/O pain at 5 on scale of 1-10. Nausea X 2 days HPI:  Visited MD clinic 2 weeks ago pain in rt ear.  Placed on antibiotic regimen.    WBC 14000 Hgb 12.2 Hct 36% BUN 22 K+ 4.2 Na 139 BP 140/88 HR 88 R 22 T 101.2 O2 Sat 94%  

13. A parent brings a toddler to the pediatric clinic. The n…

13. A parent brings a toddler to the pediatric clinic. The nurse observes a number of bruises on the child in various stages of healing. The parent claims the toddler bruises easily and falls a lot when they are trying to walk. The best action on the part of the nurse would be to: