Author Question: The nurse, developing a care plan for a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism, creates what ... (Read 78 times)

saliriagwu · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse, developing a care plan for a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism, creates what appropriate nursing diagnosis?

A) Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements
B) Ineffective thermoregulation: Excess or ineffective airway clearance
C) Decreased cardiac output
D) Ineffective airway clearance

Question 2

The patient receives a prescription for niacin and the nurse is teaching his or her about the medication. The nurse instructs the patient to call the provider if what common adverse effect of niacin occurs?

A) Hypotension
B) Abdominal pain
C) Vomiting
D) Diarrhea

rachel · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Decreased cardiac output is related to hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism results in increased caloric needs and the nursing diagnosis of Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements. Thyroid dysfunction would not normally result in Ineffective thermoregulation: Excess or ineffective airway clearance.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Niacin is associated with intense cutaneous flushing, nausea, and abdominal pain, making its use somewhat limited. It also increases serum levels of uric acid and may predispose patients to the development of gout. Hypotension, vomiting, and diarrhea are not normally associated with the drug.