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Following the identification of low levels of T3 and T4 coupled with the presence of a goiter, a 28-year-old female has been diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis. In light of this diagnosis, which assessment result would constitute an unexpected finding?

The nurse caring for a client with protal hypertension and subsequent development of esophageal varices will likely receive a prescription for which drug class to assist with decreasing portal pressure?

The nurse notes a client’s bilirubin level is 2.5 mg/dL (42.8 μmol/L). Which assessment is most relevant for the nurse to perform based on these results? The nurse should assess the client’s:

A 40-year-old man who uses heroin intravenously was diagnosed with hepatitis C (HCV) 1 year ago and now has chronic viral hepatitis. Which statement by the client to his care provider would warrant correction by the nurse?

An ultramarathon runner is admitted following a day-long, 50-mile (80-kilometer) race because urinary volume is drastically decreased and the urine is dark red. What is the likely cause of the red urine?

A client is admitted to the hospital in Addisonian crisis 1 month after a diagnosis of Addison disease. The nurse knows which clinical manifestation would support this diagnosis?

Which medication would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the client with renal failure who has hyperphosphatemia?

A client with kidney cancer who underwent exploratory surgery has returned to the postoperative unit with a report of severe burning and indigestion in the epigastric region. Which intervention by the nurse would be priority for this client?

A 68-year-old black man who has smoked for at least 50 years reports that lately he feels as though food is getting stuck in his throat. At first this was a problem just with dry food, but now his morning oatmeal is getting “stuck.” On questioning, he reports drinking at least 3 alcoholic beverages nearly every day. Which is most likely his problem?

After several months of persistent heartburn, a 57-year-old female client has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which treatment regimen is likely to best address the woman’s health problem?