Which symptom of hyperthyroidism occurs only with the Graves' disease form of the problem?
a. Goiter
b. Hypertension
c. Exophthalmos
d. Thinning scalp hair
C
Exophthalmos is a bulging or protrusion of the eyes, causing blurred vision. This problem is unique to hyperthyroidism because the disorder causes tissue behind the eye to swell, pushing the eyeball forward.
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a. Serosanguineous b. Sanguineous c. Serous d. Purulent
When caring for a patient who had a hemorrhagic stroke, close monitoring of vital signs and neurologic changes is imperative. What is the earliest sign of deterioration in a patient with a hemorrhagic stroke?
A) Headache B) Alteration in level of consciousness C) Tonic-clonic seizures D) Shortness of breath
Which nursing interventions will prevent the potential intraoperative complication of radial joint stiffness, pain and inflammation?
a. Support the wrist with padding; don't overtighten wrist straps b. Place pillow or foam padding under body prominences; maintain good body alignment; slightly flex joints and support with pillows, trochanter rolls and pads c. Pad the elbow, avoid excessive abduction, secure the arm firmly on an arm board positioned at shoulder level d. Place a safety strap above or below the area. Place a pillow or padding under the knees
For a client with a PICC line, the nurse observes that the apical pulse is irregular. The nurse should first:
A. Discontinue the PICC line B. Check the external catheter length C. Obtain a culture from around the insertion site D. Prepare to increase the volume of fluids to be given