MED SRG NURSING (NUR 1211)

A client with primary hypothyroidism has been taking levothyroxine for 1 year. Laboratory results today show high levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Which teaching should the nurse plan to implement? 1. "A new prescription will be issued for a decreased dose of levothyroxine." 2. "Discontinue levothyroxine immediately; we will reassess TSH levels in 3 months." 3. "Start taking your levothyroxine with dietary fiber or calcium to increase its effectiveness." 4. "...

. A nurse assesses a client recovering from coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Which assessment should the nurse complete to evaluate the clients activity tolerance? a. Vital signs before, during, and after activity b. Body image and self-care abilities c. Ability to use assistive or adaptive devices d. Clients electrocardiography readings ANS: A To see whether a client is tolerating activity, vital signs are measured before, during, and after the activity. If the client is not toler...

Diagnosis- for diagnostic purposes (lymph node biopsy) B. Curative- for curing purposes (repair of appendix) C. Palliative-alleviation of symptoms without cure (cutting a nerve root, creating an opening for a colostomy) D. Prevention- to prevent further complications (amputation in diabetics) E. Cosmetic- repaid burn/scars, breast enlargement 2. Inpatient Surgical Procedure A. Emergency/Urgent= Not planned B. Elective=Planned C. Outpatient/Ambulatory=elective (same-day surge4. Preoperative Asses...