Signs/Symptoms of Hypothyroidism - Intolerance to cold, constipation, weight gain,
thick-brittle fingernails, bradycardia, hypotension
Nursing care for hypothyroidism - Monitor for low BP, bradycardia, edema and monito
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Signs/Symptoms of Hypothyroidism - Intolerance to cold, constipation, weight gain,
thick-brittle fingernails, bradycardia, hypotension
Nursing care for hypothyroidism - Monitor for low BP, bradycardia, edema and monitor
weight.
A task an AP can do - Specimen collection
A task an AP can do - Obtain clean urine specimen samples
What is something you would report if a patient has hypothyrodism - Chest pain
Drug of choice for hypothyroidism - levothyroxine
Levothyroxine can increase the effects of? - Warfarin
What is the antidote for warfarin? - Vitamin K
How many mg of minerals are required through dietary sources each day? - 100mg
Nursing actions when a patient is taking phosphorus? - Evaluate the use of antacids
and use of alcohol because alcohol impairs absorption
Colostomies end in the - Colon
Ileostomies end in the - Ileum
Stool samples should come from where? - Fresh stools, avoid contaminating with water
or urine.
How far do you insert a rectal tube during an enema for an adult? - 7.5 to 10 cm (3 to 4
inches)
How far do you insert a rectal tube during an enema for a child? - 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3
inches)
Ostomy care includes - Wash hands. Don gloves. Remove pouch from stoma. Stoma
should be moist, shiny and pink. Use mild soap and water to cleanse it. Cut about 1/8
inch larger to fit over.
Arthroplasty refers to the surgical removal of what? - A diseased joint due to
osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, trauma or congenital anomalies, and
replaced with prosthetics or artificial components made of metal or plastic.
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