A Patient with Myxedema Complains to the Nurse That He

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with myxedema complains to the nurse that he has a "hangover" the next morning after taking a pain medication at night.Which explanation by the nurse is the most accurate?

• A) "You have increased sensitivity to the medicine because of your thyroid condition."
• B) "Because you haven't been sleeping,you have increased fatigue and should increase the analgesic."
• C) "You are not taking enough thyroid medication and you should increase the dosage."
• D) "The pain medication is incompatible with your thyroid medication and you should find another analgesic to take."

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Definitions:

Rubber Bladder

A flexible sac made of rubber or similar materials, used for the containment of liquids or gases in various applications, including medical devices.

Arm Circumference

A measurement around the upper arm, used in medical and fitness assessments to gauge muscle mass or nutritional status.

Apical Rate

The heart rate as measured at the apex of the heart, typically through auscultation, and reflects the actual beat of the heart.

Sinus Dysrhythmia

A variation in heart rate during a breathing cycle, often considered normal, especially in young people.