1.

Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority for a female client with hyperthyroidism?

Risk for imbalanced nutrition: More than body requirements related to thyroid hormone excess[object Object] .
Incorrect answer

Risk for impaired skin integrity related to edema, skin fragility, and poor wound healing[object Object] . Incorrect
answer

Body image disturbance related to weight gain and edema[object Object] . Incorrect answer

Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements related to thyroid hormone excess[object Object] . Correct
answer

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2.

Early this morning, a female client had a subtotal thyroidectomy. During evening rounds,
nurse Joyce assesses the client, who now has nausea, a temperature of 105° F (40.5° C),
tachycardia, and extreme restlessness. What is the most likely cause of these signs?

Diabetic ketoacidosis[object Object] . Incorrect answer

Thyroid crisis[object Object] . Correct answer

Hypoglycemia[object Object] . Incorrect answer

Tetany[object Object] . Incorrect answer

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3.
 A physician has prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU) for a client with hyperthyroidism and
the nurse develops a plan of care for the client. A priority nursing assessment to be
included in the plan regarding this medication is to assess for:

relief of pain[object Object] . Correct answer

signs of renal toxicity[object Object] . Incorrect answer

signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia[object Object] . Incorrect answer

signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism[object Object] . Incorrect answer

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4.

A nursing student is studying for a test on care of the client with endocrine disorders.
Which of the following statements demonstrates an understanding of the difference
between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism?

Risk for imbalanced nutrition: More than body requirements related to thyroid hormone excess[object Object] .
Incorrect answer

Risk for impaired skin integrity related to edema, skin fragility, and poor wound healing[object Object] . Incorrect
answer

Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements related to thyroid hormone excess[object Object] . Correct
answer

Body image disturbance related to weight gain and edema[object Object] . Incorrect answer

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5.

What are the functions of T3 and T4?

 Maintenance of blood sugar[object Object] . Incorrect answer

Regulation of energy production[object Object] . Correct answer

Retention of salt and water[object Object] . Incorrect answer

Maintenance of blood pressure[object Object] . Incorrect answer

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6.

Which change in vital signs would you instruct a nursing assistant to report immediately
for a patient with hyperthyroidism?

Increased respiratory rate[object Object] . Incorrect answer

Increased and rapid heart rate[object Object] . Correct answer

Decrease systolic blood pressure[object Object] . Incorrect answer

Decreased oral temperature[object Object] . Incorrect answer

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7.

After thyroidectomy, which of the following is the priority assessment to observe

laryngeal nerve damage?

hoarseness of voice[object Object] . Correct answer

difficulty of swallowing[object Object] . Incorrect answer

tetany[object Object] . Incorrect answer

 fever[object Object] . Incorrect answer

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8.

For the first 72 hours after thyroidectomy surgery, nurse Jamie would assess the female
client for Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's sign because they indicate which of the
following?

Hypocalcemia[object Object] . Correct answer

Hypercalcemia[object Object] . Incorrect answer

Hypokalemia[object Object] . Incorrect answer

Hyperkalemia[object Object] . Incorrect answer

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9.

Thyroid storm is characterized by SNS activation. Thyroid hormones potentiate effects of

cathecolamines. Therefore, all vital signs will be increased.
Which of the following assessment findings characterize thyroid storm?

increased body temperature, decreased pulse, and increased blood pressure[object Object] . Incorrect answer

increased body temperature, increased pulse, and increased blood pressure[object Object] . Correct answer

increased body temperature, decreased pulse, and decreased blood pressure[object Object] . Incorrect answer

increased body temperature, increased pulse, and decreased blood pressure