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A client is admitted with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Which nursing intervention should the nurse prioritize?

A client who underwent a subtotal thyroidectomy earlier in the day now presents with nausea, a temperature of 103°F (39.4°C), tachycardia, and extreme restlessness during evening rounds. Which complication should the nurse suspect?

A patient with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is being started on a biologic DMARD. Which vaccines should the APRN recommend prior to initiating therapy? (Select all that apply)

A patient with a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism is being treated with methimazole. What lab test would be best for the APRN to monitor relative to treatment efficacy?

A patient is diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism after thyroid surgery. Which electrolyte disturbance should the APRN monitor closely?

A 10-year-old child with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes is started on insulin therapy. Which insulin regimen should the APRN prescribe that most closely mimics physiologic insulin secretion?

A 64-year-old with a diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis (OA) reports chronic pain unrelieved by acetaminophen. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step by the APRN according to current guidelines?

A 62-year-old patient is prescribed levothyroxine for a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. What key instruction should the APRN give the patient?

Which adverse drug reactions (ADRs) should the APRN monitor in a patient taking hydroxychloroquine for a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

Which of the following should the APRN identify as potential adverse effects of methimazole? (Select all that apply)