The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated for hypothyroidism. The patient reports insomnia, nervousness, and flushing of the skin. Before notifying the provider, the nurse will perform which action?
a. Assess serum glucose to evaluate possible hypoglycemia.
b. Check the patient's heart rate to assess for tachycardia.
c. Perform an assessment of hydration status.
d. Take the patient's temperature to evaluate for infection.
ANS: B
The patient has signs of a thyroid crisis, which can occur with excess ingestion of thyroid hormone. The nurse should evaluate heart rate before notifying the provider. These are not symptoms of hypoglycemia. The symptoms are not indicative of infection.
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