What preoperative instruction should the nurse give to the patient scheduled for a subtotal thyroidectomy?

What preoperative instruction should the nurse give to the patient scheduled for a subtotal thyroidectomy?

Mrs. Crane, an insulin-dependent diabetic, is scheduled for general surgery. The nurse's preoperative teaching should place special emphasis on

Mrs. A., a 50-year-old female, has had symptoms of Cushing syndrome for several years. Mrs. A. states she is 5'5\ tall and weighs 160 lb but the nurse who measured and weighed Mrs. A. states she is only 5' tall. What is the best explanation for this discrepancy?"

Addison's disease frequently causes skin pigment changes. When teaching the patient about medications used for Addison's disease, it is important that he or she understands:

A nurse is collecting data about the diet history of a client who has low blood sugar. Which of the following would be an important consideration in the diet history?