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:

Pseudohypertrophic Muscular Dystrophy

A genetic disorder characterized by muscle weakness and the appearance of enlarged muscles due to fat and connective tissue buildup, also known as Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Genetic Counseling

A communication process that aims to advise individuals and families about the nature, inheritance, and implications of genetic disorders.

Duchenne

Refers to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.

Spastic Cerebral Palsy

A form of cerebral palsy characterized by stiff and difficult movement due to muscle tightness and spasms, resulting from brain damage.