The nurse is assessing a patient with newly diagnosed hypothyrorplism as having an
enlarged thyroid gland (goiter). The nurse explains to the patient that what is the
physiological reason for the goiter?
a. Tissue hypertrophy in response to increased thyroid hormone (TH)
b. A compensatory effort to produce more thyroid hormone
c. An excess of thyroid hormone (TH) that stimulates thyroid follicles
d. An increased dietary iodine intake
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b. A compensatory effort to produce more thyroid hormone
Which client statement indicates that further nursing teaching is needed about
hypothyroidism?
a. I should check my heart rate and BP every day
b. I will call my provider if I notice any changes in level of consciousness
, c. "I will no longer need to take medication when I feel better in a few months."
d. "I will include fiber in my diet and drink plenty of water."
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"II will no longer need to take medication when I feel better in a few days"
A client hospitalized with an open reduction internal fixation of a fractured femur
reports right calf pain. The nurse notes that the client's right calf is 3.5 cm larger than
the left calf with generalized posterior erythema. The right calf is tender to touch and
the dorsalis pedis is 3/4+ bilaterally. Which of the following is the priority action for the
nurse?
-Notify the healthcare provider of the findings
-Prepare to administer intravenous heparin.
-Prepare to apply a cast to the right leg.
-Use a Doppler stethoscope to confirm pedal pulses.
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-Notify the healthcare provider of the findings
A client with hyperthyroidism is hospitalized to have a thyroidectomy. The healthcare
provider (HCP) has prescribed propranolol. In reviewing the client's history the nurse
notes that the client has asthma. The next appropriate action is for the nurse to:
a. Instruct the client to make position changes slowly.
b. Count the client's respirations and withhold the medication if the respiration rate is <
20 breaths per minute.
c. Take the client's pulse and withhold the medication if the pulse is less than 100 beats
per minute.
d. Contact the HCP to discuss the prescription for propranolol because of the client's
history of having asthma.
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enlarged thyroid gland (goiter). The nurse explains to the patient that what is the
physiological reason for the goiter?
a. Tissue hypertrophy in response to increased thyroid hormone (TH)
b. A compensatory effort to produce more thyroid hormone
c. An excess of thyroid hormone (TH) that stimulates thyroid follicles
d. An increased dietary iodine intake
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b. A compensatory effort to produce more thyroid hormone
Which client statement indicates that further nursing teaching is needed about
hypothyroidism?
a. I should check my heart rate and BP every day
b. I will call my provider if I notice any changes in level of consciousness
, c. "I will no longer need to take medication when I feel better in a few months."
d. "I will include fiber in my diet and drink plenty of water."
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"II will no longer need to take medication when I feel better in a few days"
A client hospitalized with an open reduction internal fixation of a fractured femur
reports right calf pain. The nurse notes that the client's right calf is 3.5 cm larger than
the left calf with generalized posterior erythema. The right calf is tender to touch and
the dorsalis pedis is 3/4+ bilaterally. Which of the following is the priority action for the
nurse?
-Notify the healthcare provider of the findings
-Prepare to administer intravenous heparin.
-Prepare to apply a cast to the right leg.
-Use a Doppler stethoscope to confirm pedal pulses.
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-Notify the healthcare provider of the findings
A client with hyperthyroidism is hospitalized to have a thyroidectomy. The healthcare
provider (HCP) has prescribed propranolol. In reviewing the client's history the nurse
notes that the client has asthma. The next appropriate action is for the nurse to:
a. Instruct the client to make position changes slowly.
b. Count the client's respirations and withhold the medication if the respiration rate is <
20 breaths per minute.
c. Take the client's pulse and withhold the medication if the pulse is less than 100 beats
per minute.
d. Contact the HCP to discuss the prescription for propranolol because of the client's
history of having asthma.
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