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."

Grasp the importance of medication reconciliation in patient care transition.

Recognize the role of vital sign documentation in patient care.

Understand the significance of implementing clinical decision support rules.

Grasp the requirements for maintaining active medication lists and incorporating lab results into electronic health records (EHRs).

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