A nurse is caring for a client who has had thyroid surgery. The client’s calcium result has returned at 7.5 mg/dL. Which nursing interventions are the most appropriate based on this calcium level? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been poorly managing their Graves’ disease. Which additional factor would cause the nurse major concern?
Which of the following medications are for thyroid regulation?
A hospitalized client has been diagnosed with Grave’s disease. The nurse knows that the most common treatment for this condition is which of the following?
A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned from a thyroidectomy. What would be the most appropriate position for this client?
A client is undergoing a biopsy to check for thyroid cancer. The client tells the nurse that he is very nervous about the procedure. The nurse can tell him that which of the following complications are associated with a biopsy procedure?
A 36-year-old client must undergo a total thyroidectomy for treatment of thyroid cancer. Which of the following has been shown as a complication of this type of surgery?
A 45-year-old client is preparing to undergo a thyroidectomy for a tumor on the thyroid gland. The nurse provides a decision aid tool for the client as part of surgery. Which best describes how a decision-making tool aids in the process of informed consent?
A client is being tested for Graves’ disease. The nurse knows that which one of the following lab panels would be used to rule out this condition?
A client has been brought to the emergency department suffering from thyroid storm. Which of the following signs or symptoms would the nurse expect to see in this situation?
