5 Questions
What is the priority intervention for a patient with myxedema crisis?
Administering IV fluids
In myxedema crisis, which intervention is aimed at improving tissue perfusion?
Administering vasopressors
Which medication is typically used to treat the underlying cause of myxedema crisis?
Administering levothyroxine
Which intervention is crucial for supporting adrenal function in a patient with myxedema crisis?
Administering glucocorticoids
What is the primary aim of administering IV fluids in a patient with myxedema crisis?
Addressing hypovolemia and hypotension
Test your knowledge on prioritizing care for patients with myxedema crisis by choosing the interventions that a nurse should prioritize first. Options include administering IV fluids, levothyroxine, vasopressors, and glucocorticoids.
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