A client who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) begins to develop weight loss, diarrhea, and intolerance. The nurse should be aware that this might be an indication of what hormonal condition?
a.) Addison's disease
b.) Hyperthyroidism
c.) Cushing's syndrome
d.) Development of acromegaly
Answer: b.) Hyperthyroidism
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1. Palpation of the prostate gland. 2. Checking the stomach for hernias. 3. Inspecting and palpating the breasts. 4. Inspecting the introitus.
The nurse is completing a health assessment on a patient diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Which of the following would be considered emotional assessment data?
A) Family relationships B) Somatic complaints C) Self-concept D) Orientation
A patient comes to the emergency department complaining of dyspnea. After analyzing these laboratory results, the nurse would conduct further assessment for which condition?
1. Pancytopenia 2. Chronic bacterial infection 3. A respiratory infection 4. A hypersensitivity response
The nurse assessing a client who complains of recently being under an unusual amount of stress would most likely identify which of the following alterations in physiological functioning?
1. lowered heart rate 2. reduced blood pressure 3. sleeping 8 hours soundly per night 4. gastrointestinal disturbances