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concept of nursing 1
Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which assessment finding made by the nurse may indicate the onset of hypoparathyroidism? | Positive Chvostek's sign |
| What should the nurse include in the assessment of a patient who presents with thyroid storm? | -Heart rate -Temperature -Blood pressure |
| Which information would the nurse expect to see in the medical record of a patient with Graves’ disease? | -Insomnia -Exophthalmos -History of systemic lupus erythematosus |
| A patient with a diagnosis of metastatic thyroid cancer is preparing for treatment. Which would be the best collaborative care treatment modality for the health care provider to prescribe for this patient? | -Take a daily calcium supplement -Include soybeans and tofu in your diet |
| The nurse is teaching a patient about management of hyperparathyroidism. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? | "It will be nice to not take any calcium pills anymore." |
| Which electrolyte should the nurse monitor when caring for a patient with hypoparathyroidism? | Serum calcium level |
| A patient with thyroid cancer who underwent a total thyroidectomy is being discharged. What should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? | -“Return to the clinic in one month to have thyroid hormone levels measured.” -“Notify the health care provider of any purulent drainage from the incision.” |
| The nurse is assessing a patient who underwent a parathyroidectomy related to hyperparathyroidism and finds positive Chvostek’s and Trousseau’s signs. Which action should the nurse take next? | Check patient’s serum calcium levels |
| A patient admitted to the hospital with thyroiditis asks the nurse why the health care provider is testing for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). What is the nurse’s best response? | "Patients with thyroiditis caused by a defect in the immune system often have other autoimmune diseases." |
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