Exam 63: Care of Patients with Problems of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

After teaching a client who is recovering from a complete thyroidectomy,the nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statement made by the client indicates a need for additional instruction?

A nurse teaches a client who is prescribed an unsealed radioactive isotope.Which statements should the nurse include in this client's education? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse plans care for a client with hypothyroidism.Which priority problem should the nurse plan to address first for this client?

A nurse evaluates the following laboratory results for a client who has hypoparathyroidism: Based on these results,which medications should the nurse anticipate administering? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses a client with hypothyroidism who is admitted with acute appendicitis.The nurse notes that the client's level of consciousness has decreased.Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a total thyroidectomy and notes the development of stridor.Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid)for hypothyroidism.Which assessment finding should alert the nurse that the medication therapy is effective?

A nurse cares for a client who has hypothyroidism as a result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.The client asks,"How long will I need to take this thyroid medication?" How should the nurse respond?

A nurse cares for a client who is recovering from a parathyroidectomy.When taking the client's blood pressure,the nurse notes that the client's hand has gone into flexion contractions.Which laboratory result does the nurse correlate with this condition?

A nurse plans care for a client who has hypothyroidism and is admitted for pneumonia.Which priority intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

A nurse cares for a client newly diagnosed with Graves' disease.The client's mother asks,"I have diabetes mellitus.Am I responsible for my daughter's disease?" How should the nurse respond?

A nurse plans care for a client with hyperparathyroidism.Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

A nurse assesses a client with hyperthyroidism who is prescribed lithium carbonate.Which assessment finding should alert the nurse to a side effect of this therapy?

A nurse assesses clients for potential endocrine disorders.Which client is at greatest risk for hyperparathyroidism?

A nurse assesses a client on the medical-surgical unit.Which statement made by the client should alert the nurse to the possibility of hypothyroidism?

A nurse cares for a client who presents with bradycardia secondary to hypothyroidism.Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed to the client?

A nurse teaches a client with hyperthyroidism.Which dietary modifications should the nurse include in this client's teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse cares for a client with elevated triiodothyronine and thyroxine,and normal thyroid-stimulating hormone levels.Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a subtotal thyroidectomy.On the second postoperative day the client states,"I feel numbness and tingling around my mouth." What action should the nurse take?

While assessing a client with Graves' disease,the nurse notes that the client's temperature has risen 1° F.Which action should the nurse take first?