A Patient Who Was Admitted with Myxedema Coma and Diagnosed

question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient who was admitted with myxedema coma and diagnosed with hypothyroidism is improving. Discharge is expected to occur in 2 days. Which teaching strategy is likely to result in effective patient self-management at home?

• A)Delay teaching until closer to discharge date.
• B)Provide written reminders of information taught.
• C)Offer multiple options for management of therapies.
• D)Ensure privacy for teaching by asking the family to leave.

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Definitions:

LIFO Layers

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LIFO Layers

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Inventory Holding Gains

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Liquidation

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