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Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 86. Denise Anderson had a thyroidectomy and is now 12 hours post-op. At this point, the most critical symptom to observe for is: a. Laryngeal nerve trauma b. Atelectasis c. Respiratory distress d. Hypocalcemia 87. Mr. Feldman has been put on a therapeutic regimen of chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine). He and his family should be instructed to observe him carefully for which common side effect? a. Extrapyramidal symptoms b. Hypertension c. Increased skin sensitivity to sun exposure d. Tardive dyskinesia 88. Bulimic patients most commonly: a. Eat only specific foods in very small quantities b. Maintain an abnormally low caloric intake c. Eat abnormally large quantities of high calorie foods d. Eat only when alone 89. As a new graduate nurse, Beverly Thompson wants to do everything she can to become the best psychiatric nurse possible. You should tell her that for her patient's sake, this skill is most important for her to develop: a. Communication skills b. Technical expertise c. Planning skills d. A broad knowledge base 90. Ovada Villious has been admitted with renal calculi of unknown origin. As an independent nursing intervention, you should encourage her to: a. Avoid milk and milk products b. Increase her intake of cranberry juice c. Avoid salt d. Increase her intake of water and other fluids

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