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Explain the different reactions of myasthenia gravis patients to exercise and rest.
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Symptoms worsen with exercise and improve with rest.
What initial action should a nurse take when autonomic dysreflexia is suspected?
Elevate the patient's head and check for any triggering stimuli.
What is an essential dietary consideration for a patient taking Lithium?
Maintain adequate sodium intake to prevent toxicity.
Why should the elderly showing signs of confusion be particularly monitored during assessments?
Confusion in elderly patients can often indicate pneumonia.
What is the preferred treatment for eclampsia during pregnancy?
Magnesium sulfate.
Identify the main symptoms of Cushing's Disease related to blood volume and pressure.
Increased blood volume, hypertension, hypernatremia.
How should a patient be positioned to manage an air embolism?
Left side with the head of the bed lowered.
What mnemonic helps remember airborne transmission diseases?
MTV: Measles, TB, Varicella.
Describe the signs of a thyroid storm.
Increased temperature, pulse, and hypertension.
What are the necessary precautions for diseases transmitted by droplets?
Private room or cohort setting; masks required.
What positioning technique is used post-lumbar puncture?
Keep the patient flat supine.
What tasks should not be delegated in nursing care according to NCLEX-RN principles?
Tasks that involve evaluation, assessment, and teaching (EAT) should not be delegated.
A patient is diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism. What are common symptoms?
Fatigue, weakness, and formation of renal calculi (kidney stones).
What are key considerations when administering Digoxin?
Check the pulse and hold the medication if the heart rate is below 60 bpm.
List the electrolyte imbalances associated with Addison's Disease.
Hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemia.
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