Myxedema Crisis Nursing Prioritization
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What is the priority intervention for a patient with myxedema crisis?

  • Administering glucocorticoids
  • Administering vasopressors
  • Administering levothyroxine
  • Administering IV fluids (correct)

In myxedema crisis, which intervention is aimed at improving tissue perfusion?

  • Administering IV fluids
  • Administering glucocorticoids
  • Administering vasopressors (correct)
  • Administering levothyroxine

Which medication is typically used to treat the underlying cause of myxedema crisis?

  • Administering levothyroxine (correct)
  • Administering IV fluids
  • Administering glucocorticoids
  • Administering vasopressors

Which intervention is crucial for supporting adrenal function in a patient with myxedema crisis?

<p>Administering glucocorticoids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of administering IV fluids in a patient with myxedema crisis?

<p>Addressing hypovolemia and hypotension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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