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