Thyroidectomy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NU 636 Quiz 4 Questions and Answers Graded Quiz . A 52-year-old male patient with a family history of cardiac disease reports to the clinic with a complaint of intermittent chest pain. A review of his medical record reveals that he was started on 112.5mcg of synthetic T4 (Synthroid) three weeks ago for a TSH level of 7.2. While he reports improved energy and mental clarity since starting on Synthroid he is concerned about the chest pain. You take his vital signs and find he has a BP of 142...

NR 446 A preoperative nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thyroidectomy. T NR 446 A preoperative nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thyroidectomy. The client asks why the anesthesiologist is planning to administer atropine before the surgery. Which is the best response by the nurse?  œAtropine will help maintain your heart rate during the surgery.‹ œAtropine will help reduce the risk of aspiration during the surgery.‹ œAtropine will help put you t...

2023 ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2021/2022, RN ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive 1,500 mL of 0.9% sodium chlorideIV over8 hours. The nurse plans to use IV tubing with a drop factor of 10gtt/mL. How many gtt/min of IV fluid should the client receive? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number). 31gtt/min 2. A nurse is admitting a client to a long-term care facility. While reconciling th...

Med-Surg II HESI Test Bank 2023 V2, Answered 100% Correct {All Answers Verified} B- A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Elevated serum calcium b. Elevated blood glucose c. Decreased serum amylase d. Decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate C- A nurse is caring for a client who has a full-thickness burn injury covering 15% of their body. Which of the following actions should th...

MN 568 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 | 100% Correct. Complete study guide to pass your exam. A patient is 66 inches in height, weighing 200 pounds, and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215 mg/dL. What is the best initial treatment? a. No treatment at this time b. Diet and exercise for 6-week trial c. Diet, exercise, and oral medication d. Diet, exercise, and exogenous insulin ____ 2. The clinician suspects...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

1) A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to: A. decrease the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 producedby the thyroid. D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used to control hyperthyroidism by in...

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BSN 266 HESI Med Surg Exam (2024 / 2025) Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale Q: The nurse is administering a saturated solution of potassium iodide (SSKI). The nurse should: A. Pour the solution over ice chips. B. Mix the solution with an antacid. C. Dilute the solution with water, milk, or fruit juice and have the client drink it with a straw. D. Disguise the solution in a pureed fruit or vegetable. Answer: C. Dilute the solution with water, milk, or fruit juic...