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year 2 second semester exam study

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Nursing considerations for hypothhyroidism?

Author: Jade Ann Paterson



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*promote activity - give rest periods *thermal regulation - blankets, heaters etc *altered body image - think about phycological support *educate on Decreased metabolism means medications such as opioid and anesthetics will be in the body longer, therefore more chance of increased effects/overdose. *decreased cardiac output - risk of atherosclerosis


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