Excelsior College NURSING MISC Quiz 5 100% Correct

Excelsior College NURSING MISC Quiz 5 100% Correct The RN would expect a client with longstanding, severe hypothyroidism to present with which clinical manifestation? a. Hyperlipidemia b. Hyperthermia c. Hypoglycemia d. Hypertension QUESTION 2 A patient with Hyperthyroidism, who is being prepared for thyroid surgery, is prescribed a solution of iodine mixed in fruit juice. Which action should the nurse follow when administering the solution? a. Ask the patient to eat a snack first to reduce gastric irritation. b. Have the patient gargle with mouthwash prior to administration. c. Provide the patient with a drinking straw for the mixture. d. Warm the mixture in the microwave before administration. The medication order reads: methimazole (Tapazole) 0.4mg per kg per day, divided into one dose every 8 hours. The patient weighs 132 lbs. How many mg will the RN administer each dose? Record your answer as a number using decimals if necessary (for example write 0.5 instead of ½). Do not include words or abbreviations in your answer. mg per dose 0.4mg 1kg Xmg……………….60kg>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 8mg