In planning the care of the client receiving thyroid medication, the nurse would identify which of the following as an appropriate nursing diagnosis:
a. Risk for injury related to altered calcium levels.
b. Disturbed sleep pattern related to thyroid dysfunction.
c. Knowledge deficit related to effects of deficiency of thyroid hormone.
d. Pain related to ulcerogenic effects of thyroid hormone preparations.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This would be more appropriate for a client with parathyroid disease.
B Correct: Insomnia is a manifestation of hyperthyroidism and can result in clients with hypothyroidism receiving thyroid replacement therapy.
C Incorrect: This is not a NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association) nursing diagnosis.
D Incorrect: Thyroid preparations are not ulcerogenic.
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