The clinical diagnosis of dementia is based on

KB is a 65-year-old man admitted to the hospital after a 5-day episode of "the flu" with symptoms of dyspnea on exertion, palpitations, chest pain, insomnia, and fatigue. KB was diagnosed with Graves' disease 6 months ago and placed on methimazole (Tapazole) 15 mg/day. His other past medical history includes heart failure and hypertension requiring antihypertensive medications; however, he says that he has not been taking these medications on a regular basis. Vital signs (VS) are 150/90, 124 irregular, 20, 100.2°F (37.9°C). Admission assessment findings are height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm), weight 132 lb (60 kg), appears anxious and restless, loud heart sounds, bounding radial pulses, 1+ pitting edema noted in bilateral lower extremities, diminished breath sounds with fine crackles in the posterior bases, and hyperactive bowel sounds. KB begins to cry when he tells you he recently lost his wife. You notice someone has punched several more holes in his belt so he could tighten it.

Which of KB's assessment findings represent manifestations of hypermetabolism related to the effect of excess circulating thyroid hormone? Select all that apply.

Which assessment findings are consistent with cirrhosis? Select all that apply.

Which IV fluid is the most appropriate for treating acute Diabetes insipidus (DI)?

A patient who has been receiving IV heparin infusion and oral warfarin (Coumadin) for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) when the platelet level drops to 80,000/uL. Which action will the nurse take first?

Causative factors for the development of delirium include which of the following? Select all that apply.

A 55-year-old male was admitted 1 week ago for a left lower leg venous thromboembolism (VTE/DVT), confirmed by ultrasound. He started to work from home 4 months ago and reports that his activity level has significantly decreased. When admitted, his left lower leg had 3+ edema and was warm and reddened over the calf area. He was immediately started on intravenous heparin therapy, with warfarin (Coumadin), on the same day. On day 5, the heparin infusion was discontinued, and he will be discharged on oral warfarin (Coumadin) alone. He expects to be discharged to home tomorrow.

Indicate which discharge information is appropriate/indicated for the patient. Select all that apply.

Mr. Carter, a 35-year-old male, presents to the clinic with complaints of fatigue, nausea, intermittent abdominal pain, and jaundice. He reports that he recently returned from a week-long trip to a rural area in Southeast Asia, where he ate local food and drank untreated water. He denies any history of alcohol use or intravenous drug use.

Laboratory results include:

ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase): 1,200 U/L (Normal range: 7–56 U/L).

AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase): 1,000 U/L (Normal range: 10–40 U/L).

Total Bilirubin: 5.5 mg/dL (Normal range: 0.1–1.2 mg/dL).

Hepatitis A IgM: Positive (Normal range: Negative).

Social History:
Works as a teacher.
Lives alone.

Identify the priority nursing interventions for Mr. Carter (select all that apply):

Which information obtained by the nurse in the clinic about a patient who has been taking prednisone 40 mg daily for 3 weeks is most important to report to the health care provider?

Interpret these clinical findings and determine the nurse's next action.

Clinical Findings:

• Complaints of dizziness and unsteady gait.
• BP: 98/60 mmHg.
• Carbidopa-Levodopa last taken 30 minutes ago.

Order the steps for completing a blood transfusion.