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Care of Patients with Problems of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Care of Patients with Problems of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

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Question 1 of 5

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. Blurred and double vision

B. Increased thirst and urination

C. Increased thirst and double vision

D. Decreased attention and insomnia

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Question 2 of 5

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. Reassure the client that the voice change is temporary

B. Notify the provider immediately

C. Place the client in a high-Fowler's position and apply oxygen

D. Prepare for emergency intubation

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Question 3 of 5

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?

A. Offer mouth care

B. Loosen the dressing

C. Assess for Chvostek's sign

D. Ask the client orientation questions

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Question 4 of 5

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. My sister has thyroid problems

B. I seem to feel the heat more than other people

C. Food just doesn't taste good without a lot of salt

D. I am always tired, even with 12 hours of sleep

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Question 5 of 5

A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed thyroid hormone replacement. Which finding indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?

A. Thirst is recognized and fluid intake is appropriate

B. Weight has been the same for 3 weeks

C. Total white blood cell count is 6000 cells/mm³

D. Heart rate is 70 beats/min and regular

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