The nurse is preparing an educational seminar about Healthy People 2020

Question

The inclusion of which of the following topics in this presentation are unexpected and indicate that the nurse requires further education? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The parents of a newborn should be educated about the clinical manifestations associated with hyperthyroidism.
2. Thyroid disease more frequently affects males than females.
3. Immigrants may have an increased risk of disorders related to thyroid function.
4. Depression in older adults may be linked to hypothyroidism.
5. The iodine added to some medications can be linked to hypothyroidism in the clients who use these medications.

Answer 1

1,2,5
Rationale 1: The parents of a newborn should be educated about the clinical manifestations associated with hyperthyroidism. Parents of newborns should be educated about the clinical manifestations associated with hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism in newborns is a very serious condition and may even be fatal.
Rationale 2: Thyroid disease more frequently affects males than females. Women are more likely to develop thyroid disease. Women are advised to have thyroid screening diagnostic tests performed if they have a family history of the disease.
Rationale 3: Immigrants may have an increased risk of disorders related to thyroid function. Iodine deficiency leads to thyroid dysfunction and may occur more often in immigrant populations.
Rationale 4: Depression in older adults may be linked to hypothyroidism. Older adults with depression should be evaluated for hypothyroidism.
Rationale 5: The iodine added to some medications may be linked to hypothyroidism in the clients who use these medications. Medications with iodine can increase the client's risk of developing hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism.