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The nurse is completing a health assessment of a 42-year-old female
with suspected Graves' Disease. The nurse should assess this client for:
1. anorexia
2. tachycardia
3. weight gain
4. cold skin
Correct answers
2. tachycardia
Graves' disease, the most common type of thyrotoxicosis, is a state of
hypermetabolism. The increased metabolic rate generates heat and
produces tachycardia and fine muscle tremors. Anorexia is associated
with hypothyroidism. Loss of weight, despite a good appetite and
adequate caloric intake, is a common feature of hyperthyroidism. Cold
skin is associated with hypothyroidism.
CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
When conducting a health history with a female client with
thyrotoxicosis, the nurse should ask about which of the following
changes in the menstrual cycle?
1. dysmenorrhea
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2. metrorrhagia
3. oligomenorrhea
4. Menorrhagia
Correct answers
3. oligomenorrhea
A change in the menstrual interval, diminished menstrual flow
(oligomenorrhea), or even the absence of menstruation (amenorrhea)
may result from the hormonal imbalances of thyrotoxicosis.
Oligomenorrhea in women and decreased libido and impotence in men
are common features of thyrotoxicosis. Dysmenorrhea is painful
menstruation. Metrorrhagia, blood loss between menstrual periods, is a
symptom of hypothyroidism. Menorrhagia, excessive bleeding during
menstrual periods, is a symptom of hypothyroidism.
CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
A 34-year-old female is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The nurse
should assess the client for which of the following? (Select all that
apply.)
1. rapid pulse
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2. decreased energy and fatigue
3. weight gain of 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
4. fine, thin hair with hair loss
5. constipation
6. menorrhagia.
Correct answers
2. decreased energy and fatigue, 3. weight gain of 10 lbs (4.5 kg), 5.
constipation, 6. menorrhagia
Clients with hypothyroidism exhibit symptoms indicating a lack of
thyroid hormone. Bradycardia, decreased energy and lethargy, memory
problems, weight gain, coarse hair, constipation, and menorrhagia are
common signs and
symptoms of hypothyroidism.
CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
Propylthiouracil (PTU) is prescribed for a client with Graves' disease.
The nurse should teach the client to immediately report which of the
following?
1. sore throat
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2. painful, excessive menstruation
3. constipation
4. increased urine output
Correct answers
1. sore throat
The most serious adverse effects of PTU are leukopenia and
agranulocytosis, which usually occur within the first 3 months of
treatment. The client should be taught to promptly report to the health
care provider signs and symptoms of infection, such as a sore throat
and fever. Clients having a sore throat and fever should have an
immediate white blood cell count and differential performed, and the
drug must be withheld until
the results are obtained. Painful menstruation, constipation, and
increased urine output are not associated with PTU therapy.
CN: Pharmacological and parenteral therapies; CL: Synthesize
A client with thyrotoxicosis says to the nurse, "I am so irritable. I am
having
problems at work because I lose my temper very easily." Which of the
following responses by the nurse would give the client the most
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The nurse is completing a health assessment of a 42-year-old female
with suspected Graves' Disease. The nurse should assess this client for:
1. anorexia
2. tachycardia
3. weight gain
4. cold skin
Correct answers
2. tachycardia
Graves' disease, the most common type of thyrotoxicosis, is a state of
hypermetabolism. The increased metabolic rate generates heat and
produces tachycardia and fine muscle tremors. Anorexia is associated
with hypothyroidism. Loss of weight, despite a good appetite and
adequate caloric intake, is a common feature of hyperthyroidism. Cold
skin is associated with hypothyroidism.
CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
When conducting a health history with a female client with
thyrotoxicosis, the nurse should ask about which of the following
changes in the menstrual cycle?
1. dysmenorrhea
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2. metrorrhagia
3. oligomenorrhea
4. Menorrhagia
Correct answers
3. oligomenorrhea
A change in the menstrual interval, diminished menstrual flow
(oligomenorrhea), or even the absence of menstruation (amenorrhea)
may result from the hormonal imbalances of thyrotoxicosis.
Oligomenorrhea in women and decreased libido and impotence in men
are common features of thyrotoxicosis. Dysmenorrhea is painful
menstruation. Metrorrhagia, blood loss between menstrual periods, is a
symptom of hypothyroidism. Menorrhagia, excessive bleeding during
menstrual periods, is a symptom of hypothyroidism.
CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
A 34-year-old female is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The nurse
should assess the client for which of the following? (Select all that
apply.)
1. rapid pulse
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2. decreased energy and fatigue
3. weight gain of 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
4. fine, thin hair with hair loss
5. constipation
6. menorrhagia.
Correct answers
2. decreased energy and fatigue, 3. weight gain of 10 lbs (4.5 kg), 5.
constipation, 6. menorrhagia
Clients with hypothyroidism exhibit symptoms indicating a lack of
thyroid hormone. Bradycardia, decreased energy and lethargy, memory
problems, weight gain, coarse hair, constipation, and menorrhagia are
common signs and
symptoms of hypothyroidism.
CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
Propylthiouracil (PTU) is prescribed for a client with Graves' disease.
The nurse should teach the client to immediately report which of the
following?
1. sore throat
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2. painful, excessive menstruation
3. constipation
4. increased urine output
Correct answers
1. sore throat
The most serious adverse effects of PTU are leukopenia and
agranulocytosis, which usually occur within the first 3 months of
treatment. The client should be taught to promptly report to the health
care provider signs and symptoms of infection, such as a sore throat
and fever. Clients having a sore throat and fever should have an
immediate white blood cell count and differential performed, and the
drug must be withheld until
the results are obtained. Painful menstruation, constipation, and
increased urine output are not associated with PTU therapy.
CN: Pharmacological and parenteral therapies; CL: Synthesize
A client with thyrotoxicosis says to the nurse, "I am so irritable. I am
having
problems at work because I lose my temper very easily." Which of the
following responses by the nurse would give the client the most
