A physician has prescribed a thyroid supplement for a client with euthyroid goiter. Which of the following should the nurse include in the nursing diagnosis checklist?
A) Disturbed Thought Processes related to adverse drug reactions
B) Anxiety related to symptoms, adverse reactions, and treatment regimen
C) Risk for Infection related to adverse drug reactions
D) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to adverse reactions
Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should include Anxiety related to symptoms, adverse reactions, and treatment regimen as a nursing diagnosis. Disturbed Thought Processes related to adverse drug reactions, Risk for Infection, and Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to adverse drug reactions are inappropriate. Risk for Infection related to adverse drug reactions and Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to adverse reactions would be appropriate for a client receiving antithyroid drugs. Disturbed Thought Processes may apply for a client receiving ACTH.
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