Myxedema coma

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1. Which of the following patients are MOST at risk for developing myxedema coma?

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2. All of the following are treatments for myxedema coma EXCEPT?

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3. A patient is receiving treatment for myxedema coma with IV Synthroid. Which of the following findings would require nursing intervention for this patient?

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4. Signs and Symptoms of myxedema coma include all of the following EXCEPT? Select all that apply:

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5. A patient taking IV Synthroid starts to complain of feeling hot and chest pain. On assessment, you find that the heart rate is 125 bpm and blood pressure is 200/103. You immediately notify the physician of the patient’s condition and receive orders for lab work. Based on the patient’s signs and symptoms, what is the MOST important lab result at this time to determine the cause of the patient’s symptoms?

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6. A patient is recovering from myxedema coma and will be discharged tomorrow. What will you include in their discharge teaching?

Adult health 2 test 2 Test sobre Myxedema coma, creado por Esmeralda Espitia el 04/02/2020.

Myxedema coma

1. Which of the following patients are MOST at risk for developing myxedema coma?

2. All of the following are treatments for myxedema coma EXCEPT?

3. A patient is receiving treatment for myxedema coma with IV Synthroid. Which of the following findings would require nursing intervention for this patient?

4. Signs and Symptoms of myxedema coma include all of the following EXCEPT? Select all that apply:

6. A patient is recovering from myxedema coma and will be discharged tomorrow. What will you include in their discharge teaching?

7. Which of the following are NOT a cause of myxedema coma?