A 56-year-old female patient is brought to the emergency dep…

A 56-year-old female patient is brought to the emergency department by her family due to a sudden onset of severe headache, nausea, and acute confusion. She recently suffered a head injury from a fall a week ago. Her vital signs are stable, but lab results reveal a serum sodium level of 118 mEq/L. Based on these findings, the nurse should anticipate the need for which diagnostic test?

A 48-year-old female patient comes to the clinic complaining…

A 48-year-old female patient comes to the clinic complaining of feeling “off” for the past few months. She reports being constantly tired, having difficulty tolerating cold weather, and noticing changes in her weight despite no major changes to her diet or exercise routine. The nurse wants to gather more focused information about a possible thyroid disorder. Which question would be most appropriate?