Thyroid Disorders Objectives

What is the primary nursing intervention for a patient with hyperthyroidism?

• Administer corticosteroids

• Administer radioactive iodine

• Administer thyroid-stimulating hormone

• Administer antithyroid medications

Which of the following is an important nursing intervention for a patient experiencing thyroid storm?

• Administer antithyroid medications

• Administer corticosteroids

• Administer thyroid hormone replacement

• Administer beta blockers

What should the nurse include in the patient education for a patient with hyperthyroidism?

• The nurse should include information about the condition, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options; the importance of taking prescribed medications regularly; the need for regular follow-up appointments with the healthcare provider; the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise; and the potential complications and long-term effects of hyperthyroidism if left untreated.

• The nurse should include information about the condition, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options; the importance of not taking prescribed medications regularly; the need for irregular follow-up appointments with the healthcare provider; the importance of maintaining an unhealthy lifestyle, including an unbalanced diet and lack of exercise; and the potential benefits and short-term effects of hyperthyroidism if left untreated.

• The nurse should include information about the condition, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options; the importance of not taking prescribed medications regularly; the need for irregular follow-up appointments with the healthcare provider; the importance of maintaining an unhealthy lifestyle, including an unbalanced diet and lack of exercise; and the potential complications and long-term effects of hyperthyroidism if left untreated.

• The nurse should include information about the condition, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options; the importance of avoiding prescribed medications; the need for irregular follow-up appointments with the healthcare provider; the importance of maintaining an unhealthy lifestyle, including an unbalanced diet and lack of exercise; and the potential benefits and short-term effects of hyperthyroidism if left untreated.

Which of the following is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism?

• Hair loss

• Weight loss

• Fatigue

• Weight gain

What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with hyperthyroidism experiencing atrial fibrillation?

• Administer anticoagulants

• Administer thyroid hormone replacement

• Administer diuretics

• Administer beta blockers or calcium channel blockers

What should the nurse monitor in a patient with hyperthyroidism?

• respiratory rate, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels

• heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature

• kidney function, liver function, and blood glucose levels

• lung capacity, blood oxygen levels, and white blood cell count

Which of the following is a potential complication of hyperthyroidism?

• high blood pressure

• diabetes

• hypothyroidism

• osteoporosis

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What should the nurse teach the patient about antithyroid medications?

• The nurse should teach the patient about the purpose, dosage, potential side effects, and the importance of regular monitoring while taking antithyroid medications.

• The nurse should teach the patient that regular monitoring is not important while taking antithyroid medications.

• The nurse should teach the patient that antithyroid medications have no potential side effects.

• The nurse should teach the patient that antithyroid medications are not necessary for their condition.

What is an important nursing intervention for a patient with hyperthyroidism experiencing weight loss?

• Provide high-calorie, nutrient-dense meals and snacks.

• Encourage the patient to engage in strenuous exercise.

• Limit the patient's calorie intake.

• Suggest the patient to eat smaller, more frequent meals.

What should the nurse monitor in a patient with hyperthyroidism receiving radioactive iodine therapy?

• Heart rate, respiratory rate, and signs of thyroid storm

• Thyroid function, vital signs, and signs of thyroid storm

• Blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and signs of thyroid storm

• Liver function, kidney function, and signs of thyroid storm