Which finding by the nurse will be most helpful in determining whether a 67- yr-old patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia has an upper urinary tract infection (pyelonephritis)?

Which finding indicates to the nurse that demeclocycline is effective for a patient with a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?

A 40-year-old female client has a family history of "thyroid problems" and is being seen by the primary healthcare provider for unintentional weight loss, irritability, and chest discomfort. Her probable diagnosis is hyperthyroidism. Which serum laboratory test results support this client's probable diagnosis?

Select all that apply.

A patient admitted with a peptic ulcer has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place. When the patient develops sudden, severe upper abdominal pain, diaphoresis, and a firm abdomen, which action should the nurse take?

A patient with severe tachycardia. hyperthermia and agitation are admitted for acute thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm). The nurse will anticipate the need to administer which of the following medications?

Select all that apply.

Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is prescribed to a patient for the treatment of diabetes insipidus. The nurse administering the medication monitors the patient for which therapeutic response?

Ordered: Synthroid 0.25 mg po Available: Synthroid 125 mcg tablets

How many tablets should be given?

A young adult patient is admitted to the hospital for evaluation of right lower quadrant abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. Which action should the nurse take?

A patient calls the clinic to report a new onset of severe diarrhea. What should the nurse anticipate that the patient will need to do?

A 46-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department with acute adrenal insufficiency and the following vital signs: P 118 beats/min, R 18 breaths/min, BP 83/44 mm Hg. pulse oximetry 98%. and T 98.8 F oral.

Which nursing intervention is the highest priority for this patient?

A 40-year-old female client has a family history of "thyroid problems" and is being seen by the primary healthcare provider for unintentional weight loss, irritability, and chest discomfort. Her probable diagnosis is hyperthyroidism, which the primary healthcare provider plans to confirm by laboratory testing.

What additional physical assessment findings would the nurse expect to be present in this client?

Select all that apply.