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171298 Medicine

A 23 year old asymptomatic woman attends her family physician for thyroid function testing as her mother has recently been commenced on levothyroxine. Thyroid functiontests (TFTs) show TSH 6miU/L, and free T4 of 12.4 pmoi/L (0.96 ng/dL). Her serum thyroid peroxidase antibodies are strongly positive. What is the most appropriate management plan?

ACheck thyroglobulin antibodies
BArrange a scintigraphy scan
CReassure and discharge
DRepeat TFT s in 4-6 months
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171304 Medicine

A 52-year-old man was referred to the clinic due to increased abdominal girth. He is diagnosed with ascites by the presence of a fluid thrill and shifting dullness on percussion. After administering diuretic therapy, which nursing action would be most effective in ensuring safe care?

AMeasuring serum potassium for hyperkalemia
BAssessing the client for hypervolemia
CMeasuring the client’s weight weekly
DDocumenting precise intake and output
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