The nurse monitors a client with hypothyroidism receiving thyroid replacement therapy. Which of the following would indicate the client is moving toward a euthyroid state as a result of treatment?
a. weight gain c. increase in pulse rate
b. decreased irritability d. decrease in gastric motility
ANS: C
Feedback
A Incorrect: This is a manifestation of hypothyroidism.
B Incorrect: This would be a positive manifestation of decreased hyperthyroidism.
C Correct: This would be a positive indicator of treatment for this client.
D Incorrect: This is a manifestation of hypothyroidism.
You might also like to view...
Levels of regulation to which the nurse must adhere when administering medications include: (Select all that apply.)
1. city. 2. federal. 3. state. 4. institutional.
A nurse colleague is outraged that a grandchild's day care center is planning a class on sexuality for 3- and 4-year-olds. Discussion of this plan should include what concept?
A) Children are sexual beings from before birth. B) At this age, education regarding sexuality should come from parents. C) Understanding the body and sexuality is a part of growth and development. D) Sexual activity is beginning at earlier and earlier ages.
Upon assessing the FHR tracing, the nurse determines that there is increased variability. The increased variability would be caused by: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Early mild hypoxia. 2. Fetal stimulation. 3. Alterations in placental blood flow. 4. Fetal sleep cycle. 5. Increased uterine contractions.
What is the defining difference between the nursing practice of the RN and that of the LPN/LVN?
A) Length of academic required preparation B) Depth of nursing theory required C) Autonomous delivery of nursing care D) Legal responsibility for care provided