Which question will provide the most useful information to a nurse who is interviewing a patient about a possible thyroid disorder?
a. "What methods do you use to help cope with stress?"
b. "Have you experienced any blurring or double vision?"
c. "Have you had a recent unplanned weight gain or loss?"
d. "Do you have to get up at night to empty your bladder?"
ANS: C
Because thyroid function affects metabolic rate, changes in weight may indicate hyperfunction or hypofunction of the thyroid gland. Nocturia, visual difficulty, and changes in stress level are associated with other endocrine disorders.
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