Which nursing diagnosis may be identified for a patient with hyperthyroidism?
a. Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements
b. Constipation
c. Disturbed sleep pattern
d. Ineffective airway clearance
ANS: C
Hyperthyroidism is caused by an excess amount of thyroid hormones. Patients typically exhibit the following symptoms: rapid, bounding pulse (even during sleep); cardiac enlargement; palpitations; and dysrhythmias. Patients are nervous and easily agitated. Reflexes are hyperactive and the patient typically experiences insomnia. A nursing diagnosis of "Disturbed sleep pattern" would be a common problem. The patient with hyperthyroidism is likely to consume less than body requirements and is not likely to be constipated as a result of the disease. Ineffective airway clearance is not a common problem of patients with hyperthyroidism.
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