A nurse cares for a client who has hypothyroidism as a result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The client asks, How long will I need to take this thyroid medication? How should the nurse respond?
a. You will need to take the thyroid medication until the goiter is completely gone.
b. Thyroiditis is cured with antibiotics. Then you won't need thyroid medication.
c. You'll need thyroid pills for life because your thyroid won't start working again.
d. When blood tests indicate normal thyroid function, you can stop the medication.
Question 2
A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a subtotal thyroidectomy. On the second postoperative day the client states, I feel numbness and tingling around my mouth. What action should the nurse take?
a. Offer mouth care.
b. Loosen the dressing.
c. Assess for Chvostek's sign.
d. Ask the client orientation questions.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
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A nurse administers an intermittent bolus feeding.
Nurse collaboration
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