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The nurse is caring for a client with Graves' disease who has exophthalmos. The nurse should recommend that the client
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Question 2 of 44
The nurse is caring for a client who developed a thyroid storm. The nurse should obtain a prescription for
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Question 3 of 44
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with hypothyroidism that is not controlled with medication. The nurse should recommend
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Question 4 of 44
The nurse is assessing a client with a myxedema coma. Which of the following would be an expected finding?
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Question 5 of 44
The following scenario applies to the next 6 items
The nurse in the clinic is caring for a 32-year-old female client.
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Nurses' Notes
1559: Client reports to the outpatient clinic with reports of persistent fatigue, weakness, lethargy, and lower back pain over the last 8 months. She is also concerned because she has gained 24 pounds (10.9 kg) over the past 4 months. She stated that the weight gain has been so significant that she developed reddened streaks on her abdomen from the weight gain. The client is concerned because, over the past month, she has noticed she has been drinking more often and has had increased hunger. She has also noticed she is urinating more frequently. She went to urgent care one week ago and tested negative for urinary tract infection. She also noticed that her menstrual cycle has been irregular. She is not on birth control and took a home pregnancy test, which was negative. During the assessment, the client was fully alert and oriented. Clear lung sounds bilaterally. Skin was dry. Excessive facial hair was noted. 1+ pedal and ankle edema bilaterally. Peripheral pulses palpable, 2+, and regular. Body mass index (BMI) of 32. Vital signs: T 97.5° F (36.4° C), P 93, RR 18, BP 145/93, pulse oximetry reading 96% on room air. She is currently taking escitalopram for persistent depressive disorder.
Laboratory Results
Capillary Blood Glucose
1613: 254 mg/dL [70-110 mg/dL]
The nurse recognizes which of the following conditions may cause a client to manifest hyperglycemia?
The nurse in the clinic is caring for a 32-year-old female client.
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Nurses' Notes
1559: Client reports to the outpatient clinic with reports of persistent fatigue, weakness, lethargy, and lower back pain over the last 8 months. She is also concerned because she has gained 24 pounds (10.9 kg) over the past 4 months. She stated that the weight gain has been so significant that she developed reddened streaks on her abdomen from the weight gain. The client is concerned because, over the past month, she has noticed she has been drinking more often and has had increased hunger. She has also noticed she is urinating more frequently. She went to urgent care one week ago and tested negative for urinary tract infection. She also noticed that her menstrual cycle has been irregular. She is not on birth control and took a home pregnancy test, which was negative. During the assessment, the client was fully alert and oriented. Clear lung sounds bilaterally. Skin was dry. Excessive facial hair was noted. 1+ pedal and ankle edema bilaterally. Peripheral pulses palpable, 2+, and regular. Body mass index (BMI) of 32. Vital signs: T 97.5° F (36.4° C), P 93, RR 18, BP 145/93, pulse oximetry reading 96% on room air. She is currently taking escitalopram for persistent depressive disorder.
Laboratory Results
Capillary Blood Glucose
1613: 254 mg/dL [70-110 mg/dL]
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