The nurse is preparing an adult with Addison's disease for self-management. Which information should the nurse include in the client's instructions?

Events requiring steroid dose adjustments.

Need to check temperature daily.

Importance of recording daily weights.

Adherence to a high fiber, low fat diet.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Clients with Addison's disease need to understand situations that require an adjustment in their steroid dose, such as stress, infection, or surgery, to prevent an Addisonian crisis.
B.   Daily temperature checks are not typically required for Addison's disease unless there is a concern for infection.
C.   While daily weights can be helpful in some conditions, it is not the primary focus for managing Addison's disease.

D.   Dietary modifications such as high fiber, low fat may be beneficial for overall health but are not specific to managing Addison's disease.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. An aPTT that is 2 times the control value indicates that the heparin is effectively anticoagulating the blood, which is a desired outcome in managing MI to prevent clot formation.
B. S3 heart sounds can indicate heart failure and are not a sign of a satisfactory response to MI treatment.
C. Wide Q waves indicate a previous infarction but do not reflect the immediate effectiveness of the treatment.
D. A positive guaiac test indicates gastrointestinal bleeding, which is a potential complication rather than a satisfactory response.

A. Normalized electrolytes. B. Decreased nausea. C. Passing of flatus. D. Return of appetite.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Normalized electrolytes are important but do not specifically indicate gastrointestinal motility.
B. Decreased nausea can be a sign of improvement but is less specific than passing flatus.
C. Passing flatus indicates that there is movement of gas through the intestines, which is a direct sign of returning gastrointestinal motility.
D. Return of appetite can occur for various reasons and is not as direct an indicator of GI motility as passing flatus.

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