A client’s lab results revealed increased TSH. The nurse knows this means that the body is trying to tell the thyroid to produce more thyroid hormones. Which of the following medication would have increased the production of thyroid hormone?
The nurse is caring for a client that has Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to see with this client? Select all that apply.
A nurse is teaching a patient about his new prescription for levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which of the following should the nurse tell the patient about taking this drug correctly? Select all that apply.
Which of the following are signs and symptoms that a client with hypothyroidism would demonstrate? Select all that apply.
A client is scheduled for a thyroidectomy and the nurse knows that which of the following positions would be expected for surgical positioning?
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 56-year-old client is seen for an enlarged mass on the front of the neck, and is determined to have a goiter. The nurse knows that potential complications from a simple goiter include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A 40-year-old client has thyroid dysfunction and is working with a nurse to determine what lifestyle changes will help this condition. The nurse mentions that vitamins A and D may help to regulate thyroid production. Which of the following foods could the nurse suggest for the client?
The client is newly diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. The client does not fully understand the disease so which of the following explanations should the nurse provide to the client about Hasmioto’s thyroiditis?
A client is being seen in the primary care office for a physical exam. The client has a history of hypothyroidism and must take daily supplements of synthetic thyroid hormone. Which vital sign changes would indicate that the client may need to have an increase in thyroid medication?
