The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Following a Parathyroidectomy

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client following a parathyroidectomy who develops tingling of the lips and a positive Trousseau's sign. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

• A)Administer the ordered muscle relaxant.
• B)Give the ordered oral calcium supplement.
• C)Start the PRN oxygen at 2 L/minute per cannula.
• D)Have the client rebreathe using a paper bag.

Identify the importance of assessing environmental factors in health care.

Understand the environmental causes of diseases, such as lung cancer in nonsmokers.

Recognize the role of community action in addressing environmental health issues.

Understand the environmental and health issues associated with waste management.

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Definitions:

Empathic Parenting

A parenting approach that involves understanding and sharing the feelings of one's child, aiming to meet their emotional needs effectively.

Prosocial Behavior

Actions intended to benefit others, including helping, sharing, and comforting.

Postconventional Level

Refers to the highest stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, where moral reasoning is based on personal principles and societal rules.

Moral Development

The process by which individuals develop the ability to distinguish right from wrong, make ethical decisions, and act in accordance with societal norms and personal principles.