The primary clinical manifestation of hyperparathyroidism is
a. hypocalcemia.
b. hypercalcemia.
c. hypoglycemia.
d. hyperglycemia.
Question 2The daughter of an older patient is concerned because the patient continues to experience lower back pain even though all exams, labs, and radiology studies have been negative. What should the nurse discuss with the patient's daughter?
A) Pain is a normal part of being old.
B) The pain is phantom pain, and nothing else can be done.
C) The patient's complaint does not fall into the true definition of pain.
D) The patient's team needs to explore all possible valid reasons for her mother's pain, including physical causes.
Question 3Some elderly patients may exhibit a pattern of behaviors that include insomnia, chain smoking, increased blood pressure, and frequency of voiding. What is one way a nurse can help them?
A) Prepare them for all expected activities.
B) Encourage them to enroll in stimulating classes.
C) Have barriers installed to prevent their wandering.
D) Encourage them to drink wine with dinner.
Question 4One of the side effects of administering calcium gluconate intravenously is
a. hypocalcemia.
b. hyperglycemia.
c. extravasation at the site.
d. paralysis after infusion.
Question 5In response to a patient's complaint of pain, the nurse administered 2 mg oxycodone PO to a patient 40 minutes ago. The physical therapist on the unit has liaised with the nurse and plans to ambulate the patient.
How should the nurse follow-up the physical therapist's statement?
A) Ask the physical therapist to wait for 1 hour before ambulating the patient
B) Reevaluate the patient's pain
C) Supervise while the therapist works with the patient
D) Inform the physical therapist that the patient will be unlikely to ambulate
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