A client having exophthalmos from hyperthyroidism is upset because the eyes are dry, look funny, and wants to know when these symptoms will go away with treatment. What should the nurse respond?
1. The exophthalmos will not go away with treatment.
2. Exophthalmos will recede in about 1 year.
3. Surgery will be necessary to correct the eyes.
4. Glasses will help the symptoms to subside.
Answer: 1
1. Exophthalmos is a permanent change, and does not go away.
2. Exophthalmos will not recede over time.
3. Surgery may be done on the thyroid, but will not correct exophthalmos.
4. Glasses will correct vision problems only.
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