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A patient has no functional problems. There is, however, potential for problems later. What type of diagnosis is appropriate?

• A.Risk.
• B.Actual.
• C.None.
• D.Wellness.

You are providing care to a patient who presented with extreme fatigue and weakness. His hair is dry and coarse. He reports having difficulty losing some recently gained weight in spite of regular exercise and a healthy diet. He also says that he gets very cold easily. This patient is displaying symptoms of which of the following?

• A.Cushing's syndrome.
• B.Hyperthyroidism.
• C.Hypothyroidism.
• D.Addison's disease.

Where are most patients extubated after surgery?

• A.patient room
• B.at home
• C.ICU
• D.operating room

Tight, aching, or squeezing pain in the legs and buttocks, which worsens with exercise and is relieved by rest, is known as what?

• A.Ischemia.
• B.Intermittent claudication.
• C.Peripheral angina.
• D.Rest claudication.

The number of a patient's platelets has decreased. What is this known as?

• A.leukopenia
• B.anemia
• C.thrombocytopenia
• D.coagulopathy