A client is hospitalized with an ongoing fever. The nurse learns that the client has had a recent infection
Currently the client is restless, diaphoretic, and agitated with the following vital signs: temperature 106°F, pulse 114, blood pressure 180/80 mmHg. Which of the following disorders is the client most likely experiencing?
1. Addisonian crisis
2. Goiter
3. Myxedema
4. Thyroid crisis
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Thyroid crisis is a serious form of hyperthyroidism that is life threatening. It is most likely to occur in persons who have been inadequately treated or undiagnosed. Infection, stress or emotional trauma, pregnancy, and medications may precipitate the event. Myxedema and addisonian crisis would not produce a severe increase in blood pressure. Goiter tends to interfere with swallowing and breathing.
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