Exam 43: Coordinating Care for Patients With Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders

The nurse notes that a patient is diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. What is the most likely cause of this patient's health problem?

What actions does the nurse implement for the patient experiencing thyroid storm? Select all that apply.

A patient with hypothyroidism is recovering from orthopedic surgery. Which findings suggest that this patient is developing myxedema coma? Select all that apply.

The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestations in the patient diagnosed with myxedema? Select all that apply.

The nurse correlates which laboratory value to a patient diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism?

The nurse administers which medication to the patient diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism?

The nurse correlates which laboratory values to the patient diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism? Select all that apply.

The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestations in the patient diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism?

The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to a patient with hyperparathyroidism. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?

A patient undergoes a total thyroidectomy, leaving one lobe of the parathyroid gland intact. Which laboratory value would provide the nurse the most accurate assessment of parathyroid function?

The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestations in the patient diagnosed with hyperthyroidism? Select all that apply.

What is the priority action by the nurse in providing care to a patient diagnosed with thyrotoxicosis?

A patient with hypothyroidism asks why the neck has become so large. What should the nurse respond to this patient?

The nurse correlates flank pain to which disorder in the patient with hyperparathyroidism?

A patient with chronic renal failure is diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism. Which treatment approach is most effective in this patient?

The nurse recognizes which disorder as the most common cause of hyperthyroidism?

A patient with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). At which time should the nurse schedule this medication to be administered?

A patient with thyroid cancer is receiving high-dose radiation to the thyroid gland. In assessing the patient, which clinical manifestations would be consistent with hypoparathyroidism?

A patient is recovering from a thyroidectomy. Which observation needs to be reported immediately to the healthcare provider?

Which patient receiving levothyroxine requires close monitoring of vital signs during medication titration?