1. Right Answer: A
Explanation: In thyroid storm, there is too much thyroxine, causing the client to go faster. Atrial fibrillation and palpitations are also frequently seen. Choices 2, 3, and 4 are associated with hypothyroidism. Physiological Adaptation
2. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Newly diagnosed diabetics need to learn about their disease, medications, glucose testing, possibly insulin injections, foot care, sick-day plans, and so forth.Choices 1 and 4 are diagnoses to prevent, but no evidence suggests that they exist at this point. Diabetics might have more or less nutrition than body requirements type II is likely to be more, but type I is likely to be less. Physiological Adaptation
3. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Victims of domestic violence are often correct at predicting their risk of harm. However, the nurse should ensure that the client is expressing herself authentically and is not trying to convince the nurse that there is no immediate danger. Further, proper authorities, such as the police, should be alerted to this reportable offense. Psychosocial Integrity
4. Right Answer: A
Explanation: There is a correlation between vague symptoms, such as abdominal pain, and battered syndrome. The astute clinician should question any woman who presents with suspicious symptoms such as these. Rarely are women offended by a properly worded question, such as, 'Do you feel safe in your present relationship?'Studies show an increase in case finding when such questions are asked. It is not mandatory that all women are assessed for violence, but it is prudent that all persons new to a clinician be assessed by at least the one question noted previously. Castigating or shaming the physician typically does not improve client outcomes and might make for a difficult working environment for the nurse. Tactless comments, like the one in Choice 4, are not collegial and should be avoided.Psychosocial Integrity
5. Right Answer: B
Explanation: It is important to acknowledges the clients fear. The other responses deny the clients perceptions. Psychosocial Integrity
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