1. A patient has a serumcalciumtotal level of 13.4 mg/dL,which disorder wouldthe nurse suspect? a. hyperphosphatemia b. hyperparathyroidism c. magnesium deficiency d. type 2 diabetes: Answer B-hyperparathyroidism 2. A patient with thyroid nodulesisto undergo a thyroid scan with oral radioactive isotopes which instructions if given by the nurse are appropriate? a. "the test cannot be complete if you have an allergy to iodine or shellfish" b. "it is important to drink at least 2-3 liters of liquids for the next 1-2 days" c. "isolation is required for 24 hours until the radioactive substance is eliminated from the body" d. "sedation is necessary to ensure that you do not move while the scannermoves around your neck": Answer B-drink fluids 3. A patient is exhibiting signs of hypothyroidism which diagnostic test wouldthe nurse expect to be done first? a. t4 b. thyroid antibodies c. ft3 d. TSH: Answer D-TSH 4. The nurse is caring for a patient who just returned to the surgical unit following a thyroidectomy.the nurse is MOST concerned if which is observed? a. pt complains of increased thirst b. pt reports sore throat when swallowing c. pt supports her head when moving in bed d. pt makes harsh vibratory sounds when breathing: Answer D-harsh vibratorysounds->airway obstruction