Endocrine Kahoot
The nurse would monitor for which manifestation indicating a thyroid storm?
systolic hypertension, fever, tachycardia
Which manifestation would the nurse expect to find when assessing a client with hyperthyroidism?
tachycardia, exopthalmos, weight loss
Which complication is a concern if there is removal of the parathyroid glands during a thyroidectomy?
tetany (hypocalcemia)
Which clinical findings would the nurse expect to identify when with a client diagnosed to have hypothyroidism?
tired, constipation, dry hair, skin
Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to find in a client with Cushing syndrome?
truncal obesity, moon face, thin skin
Which finding would the nurse expect when assessing a client with Addison disease?
hyperpigmentation
A client has a low TSH, and high T3 and T4. What is the client's suspected dx?
hyperthyroidism
The nurse is caring for a client with hypotension associated with Addison disease. Which hormone is impaired?
aldosterone (fluid balance)
Which discharge instruction would the nurse emphasize when preparing a client with Addison disease for discharge?
continued steroid replacement therapy