A client with thyroid cancer has undergone a thyroidectomy.  A significant amount of parathyroid tissue has been removed during the procedure. The nurse caring for the client should prioritize what question when assessing for a potential complication of this surgery?  

The caregiver of a 2-year-old who has a polyurethane resin cast on her arm calls the clinic to report that her child is crying and says that the cast has sand in it. The caregiver states that she has had casts herself and knows how badly they can itch. She says she always used a hanger to scratch but is worried that it will be too sharp for the child. Which statement would be appropriate for the nurse to make to this caregiver?

The caregiver of a fifth-grade boy calls the pediatrician’s office and reports that her son has been scratching at his groin for a week or so. Despite his need for privacy, he’s finally allowed the caregiver to look at the groin area. The caregiver describes the area to the nurse saying, “It looks like black pin dots that seem to have dark tails.” The nurse suspects that the child may have which of the following?

The nurse is working with a group of caregivers of adolescents who have abused substances. One of the caregivers states, “My son used to do great in school. However, since he started using drugs he has no motivation, he is never on time, and he makes the worst decisions, especially when he is driving.” These behaviors indicate that this adolescent was likely using which substance?

The nurse is discussing medications to be given to a child who has been diagnosed with oral candidiasis (thrush). Which medication would most likely be prescribed for the child?

The nurse is discussing genitourinary conditions with a group of 16-year-old girls. One of the girls says she has heard about girls who have stopped taking birth control pills and now don’t have periods. The condition the girl is referring to is:

The caregiver of a child with a history of ear infections calls the nurse and reports that her son has just told her his urine “looks funny.” He also has a headache, and his mother reports that his eyes are puffy. Although he had a fever 2 days ago, his temperature is now down to 100 ℉ (37.8 ℃). The nurse encourages the mother to have the child seen by the care provider because the nurse suspects the child may have:

The nurse is doing in-service training with nurses who will be working with children who have concerns with drugs and alcohol. In discussing this topic, one of the nurses says she has heard that there may be physical and psychological signs that occur when a drug is no longer being used. Which term best describes what the nurse is referring to?

How did the Chinese view what they found during their maritime explorations in the 1400s

Which statement is true of the Delhi Sultanate