A client has returned to the floor after having a thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer. The nurse knows that sometimes during thyroid surgery the parathyroid glands can be injured or removed. What laboratory finding may be an early indication of parathyroid gland injury or removal?
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A client is being successfully treated for Cushing’s syndrom…
A client is being successfully treated for Cushing’s syndrome. The nurse should expect a decline in:
Which intervention is beneficial to an older adult in acute…
Which intervention is beneficial to an older adult in acute care who is at risk of skin breakdown? Select all that apply.
The nurse is planning a dressing change on a postoperative c…
The nurse is planning a dressing change on a postoperative client. The client is receiving acetaminophen and oxycodone orally for pain every 4 hours and is due to receive them at 4:00 p.m. When will the nurse change the dressing?
Which statement made by the client would indicate to the nur…
Which statement made by the client would indicate to the nurse that teaching has been effective regarding the management of low back pain? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A week after receiving a diagnosis of hearing loss, a client…
A week after receiving a diagnosis of hearing loss, a client has been fitted for a hearing aid. During discharge teaching, the nurse reviews proper care of the hearing aid. Which client statement indicates the need for further teaching?
In Book 1, which god does Thetis (Achilles’ mother) appeal t…
In Book 1, which god does Thetis (Achilles’ mother) appeal to on behalf of her son?
The Egyptian love poems are best described as:
The Egyptian love poems are best described as:
Homer is traditionally credited with composing which two gre…
Homer is traditionally credited with composing which two great epics?
Why does Patroclus enter the battle in Achilles’ armor?
Why does Patroclus enter the battle in Achilles’ armor?