NURS 612 STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
NURS 612 STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Hypothyroidism: subjective findings? - Answer-Weight gain, constipation, fatigue, cold intolerance. Hypothyroidism: objective findings? - Answer-Normal size thyroid, possible goiter, nodules. Hyperthyroidism: pathophysiology? - Answer-Excess thyroid hormone causes an increase in the metabolic rate. Associated with an increased total body heat production and increased heart contractility, heart rate, vasodilation. Multinodular goiter (Plummer Disease). Hyperthyroidism: subjective findings? - Answer-Weight-loss, tachycardia, heat sensitivity, diarrhea. Hyperthyroidism: objective findings? - Answer-Normal size thyroid. Possible Goiter. Nodules. Fine textured hair. Brittle nails. Proptosis (protrusion of the eye). Pleurisy: pathophysiology? - Answer-Inflammatory process of the visceral and parietal pleura. Can be a result of a PE or an infection (bacterial/viral), or connective tissue disease (Lupus). Can also be a result of tumor or asbestosis.
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