NU272 HESI CaseNU272
Study HESI
– Thyroid
CaseNU272
Study
Disorders
HESI
– Thyroid
(Week
Case 4),
Study
Disorders
Nursing
– Thyroid
(Week
Pathophysiology
4),
Disorders
Nursingand
(Week
Pathophysiology
Clinical
4), Nursing
Reasoning
and
Pathophysiology
Clinical
Review.pdf
Reasoning
and Clinical
Review.pdf
Reasoning Review.pdf
NU272 HESI Case
Study – Thyroid
Disorders (Week
4), Nursing
Pathophysiology
and Clinical
Reasoning Review
NU272 HESI Case Study
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Thyroid
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Thyroid
4),
Study
Disorders
Nursing
– Thyroid
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4), Nursing
and
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Clinical
4), Nursing
Reasoning
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andReview.pdf
Clinical Reasoning
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Meet the Client The client works full time as a high school math teacher. She is currently working on
a specialist degree, taking night classes at one of the local colleges. She noticed
that she is more sluggish than normal. She doesn't have the energy for girls' nights
out anymore, and for the past 4 months, she has not attended her exercise classes.
The client gained 10 pounds in the past 4 to 6 months. Her friends say she acts
depressed and encouraged her to see a healthcare provider (HCP) so she makes an
appointment with the HCP.
The client's presenting vital signs: "Have you had any changes in your bowel habits?"
Temperature: 96.0° F (36.0° C)
Pulse: 52 beats/minute "Do you still feel sleepy when you wake up in the mornings despite getting a good
Respirations: 18 breaths/minute night's sleep?"
Blood pressure: 140/80 mmHg
Given the initial history and vital signs, what other questions "Have you noticed any changes in your hair or nails?"
should the nurse ask? (Select all that apply. One, some, or -
all options may be correct.) Hypothyroidism can cause constipation.Hypothyroidism can cause sleep
disturbances.Hypothyroidism can cause hair loss and brittle nails.
Diagnostic Tests The client is scheduled for a radioactive iodine uptake test. This test is used to
measure the rate of iodine uptake by the thyroid gland. She is also scheduled for a
thyroid scan.
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Study HESI
– Thyroid
CaseNU272
Study
Disorders
HESI
– Thyroid
(Week
Case 4),
Study
Disorders
Nursing
– Thyroid
(Week
Pathophysiology
4),
Disorders
Nursingand
(Week
Pathophysiology
Clinical
4), Nursing
Reasoning
and
Pathophysiology
Clinical
Review.pdf
Reasoning
and Clinical
Review.pdf
Reasoning Review.pdf
NU272 HESI Case
Study – Thyroid
Disorders (Week
4), Nursing
Pathophysiology
and Clinical
Reasoning Review
NU272 HESI Case Study
NU272–
HESI
Thyroid
Case
NU272
Disorders
Study
HESI
–(Week
Case
Thyroid
4),
Study
Disorders
Nursing
– Thyroid
Pathophysiology
(WeekDisorders
4), Nursing
and
(Week
Pathophysiology
Clinical
4), Nursing
Reasoning
Pathophysiology
andReview.pdf
Clinical Reasoning
and Clinical
ReviewReasoning Review.pdf
, NU272 HESI Case Study_ Thyroid Disorders (week 4.pdf NU272 HESI Case Study_ Thyroid Disorders (week 4.pdf NU272 HESI Case Study_ Thyroid Disorders (week 4.pdf
Meet the Client The client works full time as a high school math teacher. She is currently working on
a specialist degree, taking night classes at one of the local colleges. She noticed
that she is more sluggish than normal. She doesn't have the energy for girls' nights
out anymore, and for the past 4 months, she has not attended her exercise classes.
The client gained 10 pounds in the past 4 to 6 months. Her friends say she acts
depressed and encouraged her to see a healthcare provider (HCP) so she makes an
appointment with the HCP.
The client's presenting vital signs: "Have you had any changes in your bowel habits?"
Temperature: 96.0° F (36.0° C)
Pulse: 52 beats/minute "Do you still feel sleepy when you wake up in the mornings despite getting a good
Respirations: 18 breaths/minute night's sleep?"
Blood pressure: 140/80 mmHg
Given the initial history and vital signs, what other questions "Have you noticed any changes in your hair or nails?"
should the nurse ask? (Select all that apply. One, some, or -
all options may be correct.) Hypothyroidism can cause constipation.Hypothyroidism can cause sleep
disturbances.Hypothyroidism can cause hair loss and brittle nails.
Diagnostic Tests The client is scheduled for a radioactive iodine uptake test. This test is used to
measure the rate of iodine uptake by the thyroid gland. She is also scheduled for a
thyroid scan.
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