The nurse would anticipate the client with hypothyroidism to ...

[maychende]

The nurse would anticipate the client with hypothyroidism to exhibit which symptom?
 
  1. Constipation
  2. Heat intolerance
  3. Weight loss
  4. Hypertension

Question 2

How would the nurse explain the pathophysiologic etiology of cretinism to a client's family?
 
  1. Lack of iodine replacement
  2. Hypercalcemia from thyroid hyperplasia
  3. Congenital hypofunction of the thyroid gland
  4. Hypersecretion of the thyroid in the first six months of life

[elyse44]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The client with hypothyroidism experiences a slowing in metabolic rate and constipation.
Rationale 2: Heat intolerance is not a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Rationale 3: Weight loss is not a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Rationale 4: Hypertension is not a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Global Rationale: The client with hypothyroidism experiences a slowing in metabolic rate and processes that produces problems such as constipation. Heat intolerance, weight loss, and hypertension are typical findings associated with hyperthyroidism.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This is not the etiology of cretinism.
Rationale 2: This is not the etiology of cretinism.
Rationale 3: Cretinism is caused by hypofunction of the thyroid gland.
Rationale 4: This is not the etiology of cretinism.
Global Rationale: Cretinism is caused by congenital hypofunction of the thyroid gland. The condition is treated with replacement therapy. It is not caused by the other conditions.