The nurse is caring for a 50-year-old male patient with hyperthyroidism. Which assessment does the nurse anticipate?
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A 21-year-old male presents with sudden onset shortness of breath. He has no history of smoking, alcohol use, recent injuries or trauma. He is 5’11” tall, weighs 130 pounds, and works as a forklift driver. His vital signs are: BP 115/64 mm Hg, HR 104 bpm, RR 26, Temp 99.0 F, and O2 Sat 91%. The nurse suspects which condition?
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The patient has been taking oral oxycodone for 5 months and has experienced relief of pain caused by a bulging disc in the lower back. The patient presents to the clinic to report breakthrough pain that is more severe than before treatment. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
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