Matilda with hyperthyroidism is to receive lugols

3. Matilda, with hyperthyroidism is to receive Lugol’s iodine solution
before a
subtotal thyroidectomy is performed. The nurse is aware that this
medication is given to:
a. Decrease the total basal metabolic rate.
b. Maintain the function of the parathyroid glands.
c. Block the formation of thyroxine by the thyroid gland.
d. Decrease the size and vascularity of the thyroid gland.
4. Ricardo, was diagnosed with type I diabetes. The nurse is aware
that
acute hypoglycemia also can develop in the client who is diagnosed
with:
a. Liver disease
b. Hypertension
c. Type 2 diabetes
d. Hyperthyroidism

5. Tracy is receiving combination chemotherapy for treatment of
metastatic
carcinoma. Nurse Ruby should monitor the client for the systemic
side
effect of:
a. Ascites
b. Nystagmus
c. Leukopenia
d. Polycythemia
6. Norma, with recent colostomy expresses concern about the
inability to
control the passage of gas. Nurse Oliver should suggest that the
client
plan to:
a. Eliminate foods high in cellulose.
b. Decrease fluid intake at meal times.
c. Avoid foods that in the past caused flatus.
d. Adhere to a bland diet prior to social events.
7. Nurse Ron begins to teach a male client how to perform
colostomy
irrigations. The nurse would evaluate that the instructions were
understood when the client states, “I should:
a. Lie on my left side while instilling the irrigating solution.”
b. Keep the irrigating container less than 18 inches above the
stoma.”
c. Instill a minimum of 1200 ml of irrigating solution to stimulate
evacuation of the bowel.”
d. Insert the irrigating catheter deeper into the stoma if cramping
occurs during the procedure.”
8. Patrick is in the oliguric phase of acute tubular necrosis and is
experiencing fluid and electrolyte imbalances. The client is
somewhat
confused and complains of nausea and muscle weakness. As part of
the
prescribed therapy to correct this electrolyte imbalance, the nurse
would

expect to:
a. Administer Kayexalate
b. Restrict foods high in protein
c. Increase oral intake of cheese and milk.
d. Administer large amounts of normal saline via I.V.
9. Mario has burn injury. After Forty48 hours, the physician orders
for Mario
2 liters of IV fluid to be administered q12 h. The drop factor of the
tubing is
10 gtt/ml. The nurse should set the flow to provide:
a. 18 gtt/min
b. 28 gtt/min
c. 32 gtt/min
d. 36 gtt/min