Which statement by a 50-year-old female patient indicates to the nurse that further assessment of thyroid function may be necessary?
a. "I notice my breasts are tender lately."
b. "I am so thirsty that I drink all day long."
c. "I get up several times at night to urinate."
d. "I feel a lump in my throat when I swallow."
ANS: D
Difficulty in swallowing can occur with a goiter. Nocturia is associated with diseases such as diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, or chronic kidney disease. Breast tenderness would occur with excessive gonadal hormone levels. Thirst is a sign of disease such as diabetes.
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