The nurse is preparing an educational seminar about Healthy ...

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The nurse is preparing an educational seminar about Healthy People 2020. Which topics will the nurse include in the educational seminar?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. The parents of a newborn should be educated about the clinical manifestations associated with hyperthyroidism.
  2. Thyroid disease more frequently affects males versus females.
  3. Immigrants may have an increased risk of disorders related to thyroid function.
  4. Depression in older adults may be linked to hypothyroidism.
  5. The iodine added to some medications can be linked to hypothyroidism in the clients who use these medications.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing an infant diagnosed with Down syndrome. During the physical assessment, which data does the nurse anticipate?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. Slanted eyes.
  2. Cleft palate and lip.
  3. Protruding tongue.
  4. Shortened neck.
  5. Drooping eyelids.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4

Parents of newborns should be educated about the clinical manifestations associated with hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism in newborns is a very serious condition and may even be fatal. Women are more likely to develop thyroid disease. Women are advised to have thyroid screening diagnostic tests performed if they have a family history of the disease. Iodine deficiency leads to thyroid dysfunction and may occur more often in immigrant populations. Older adults with depression should be evaluated for hypothyroidism. Medications with iodine can increase the client's risk of developing hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4

Associated characteristics of a client with Down syndrome are slanted eyes, a protruding tongue, and a shortened neck. Cleft palate and lip and drooping eyelids are not characteristics associated with Down syndrome.