A 33-year-old client has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of Graves disease. Which of the following assessments should the client's care team prioritize?

Question

A) Assessment of the client's level of consciousness and neurologic status
B) Assessment of the client's peripheral vascular system for thromboembolism
C) Assessment of the client's vision and oculomotor function
D) Cardiac monitoring and assessment of peripheral perfusion

Answer 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Ophthalmopathy occurs in a large proportion (up to one third) of clients with Graves disease and may result in permanent vision damage. This supersedes the importance of cardiac, neurologic, and peripheral vascular assessments, although these assessments are relevant to the broader effects of hyperthyroidism that the client may likely experience.