A client is admitted to the hospital for treatment of a simple goiter, And levothyroxine
sodium is prescribed. Which symptoms indicate to the nurse that the prescribed dosage is
too high for this client?
A Muscle cramping and dry flushed skin
B Lethargy and lack of appetite
C Palpitations and shortness of breath
D Bradycardia and constipation
C Palpitations and shortness of breath
,During a home visit, the nurse assesses the skin of a client with eczema who reports an
exacerbation Of symptoms has occurred during the last week. Which information is most
useful and determining the possible cause of symptoms?
A An old friend with eczema came for a visit
B A grandson and his new dog recently visited
C Corticosteroid cream was applied to eczema
D Recently received an influenza immunization
B A grandson and his new dog recently visited
,An older adult client with psoriasis of the liver and hepatic failure is placed on a low sodium
diet and is receiving periodic albumin infusions. Which assessment finding indicates progress
toward the desired effect of this treatment?
A Clear, dark amber colored urine
B Improved level of consciousness
C Decreased abdominal girth
D Prothrombin time with normal limits
C Decreased abdominal girth
, The nurse is caring for a client who reports persistent, gnawing abdominal pain. To help the
client manage the pain which assessment data is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A Activity of bowel sounds
B Level and amount of physical activity
C Eating patterns and dietary intake
D Color and consistency of feces
C Eating patterns of dietary intake
sodium is prescribed. Which symptoms indicate to the nurse that the prescribed dosage is
too high for this client?
A Muscle cramping and dry flushed skin
B Lethargy and lack of appetite
C Palpitations and shortness of breath
D Bradycardia and constipation
C Palpitations and shortness of breath
,During a home visit, the nurse assesses the skin of a client with eczema who reports an
exacerbation Of symptoms has occurred during the last week. Which information is most
useful and determining the possible cause of symptoms?
A An old friend with eczema came for a visit
B A grandson and his new dog recently visited
C Corticosteroid cream was applied to eczema
D Recently received an influenza immunization
B A grandson and his new dog recently visited
,An older adult client with psoriasis of the liver and hepatic failure is placed on a low sodium
diet and is receiving periodic albumin infusions. Which assessment finding indicates progress
toward the desired effect of this treatment?
A Clear, dark amber colored urine
B Improved level of consciousness
C Decreased abdominal girth
D Prothrombin time with normal limits
C Decreased abdominal girth
, The nurse is caring for a client who reports persistent, gnawing abdominal pain. To help the
client manage the pain which assessment data is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A Activity of bowel sounds
B Level and amount of physical activity
C Eating patterns and dietary intake
D Color and consistency of feces
C Eating patterns of dietary intake
