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Alainaaa8

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse suspects a client is experiencing the early signs of myxedema coma when which of the following is assessed? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Reduced level of consciousness
  2. Hypothermia
  3. Hypoventilation
  4. Hypotension
  5. Bradycardia
  6. Reduced urine output

Question 2

A client is receiving diagnostic tests to determine the presence of a malignant thyroid lesion. Which of the following are symptoms that are usually associated with a malignant thyroid? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Hoarseness
  2. Onset of dysphagia
  3. Age 20; male gender
  4. Thyroid scan revealing a cold nodule
  5. Soft nodules
  6. Presence of a single firm nodule


mceravolo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Myxedema is a medical emergency. The client will present with a diminished level of consciousness, hypothermia, hypoventilation, hypotension, and bradycardia. Prior to the coma, the client may be depressed, confused, paranoid, or even manic. Reduced urine output is not associated with this disorder.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Assessment findings consistent with a malignant thyroid lesion include hoarseness, dysphagia, young adult male; thyroid scan revealing a cold nodule; and the presence of a single firm nodule. Multiple soft nodules are indicative of benign thyroid lesions.


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Alainaaa8

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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