A nurse provides care to a client following a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which interventions should the nurse implement?
A. Assessing for frequent swallowing
B. Ambulating the client the evening of surgery
C. Assessing for facial spasms, apprehension, or tingling of the lips, fingers, or toes
D. Instructing the client to support the head and maintain the neck in a flexed position
E. Ensuring that oxygen, suction equipment, and a tracheostomy tray are at the bedside
Which physical symptoms would a client diagnosed with Cushing syndrome exhibit?
Weight gain in face (moon face) Weight gain above the collar bone (supraclavicular fat pad) Weight gain on the back of neck (buffalo hump) Skin changes with easy bruising in the extremities and development of purplish stretch marks (striae) particularly over the abdomen or axillary region.
Which clinical indicators are consistent with the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism?
The classic symptoms of hyperthyroidism include heat intolerance, tremor, palpitations, anxiety, weight loss despite a normal or increased appetite, increased frequency of bowel movements, and shortness of breath. Goiter is commonly found on physical examination.
Which clinical finding would the nurse expect when assessing a client newly admitted with a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma?
High blood pressure (hypertension) is the most common finding associated with pheochromocytomas.
Which symptoms would the nurse identify when assessing a client with Graves disease?
What are the symptoms of Graves' disease?.
weight loss, despite an increased appetite..
rapid or irregular heartbeat..
nervousness, irritability, trouble sleeping, fatigue..
shaky hands, muscle weakness..
sweating or trouble tolerating heat..
frequent bowel movements..
an enlarged thyroid gland, called a goiter..