Author Question: A child being treated for hyperthyroidism has been admitted following a seizure. Once the child has ... (Read 33 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A child being treated for hyperthyroidism has been admitted following a seizure. Once the child has been stabilized, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A.
Assess the child for noncompliance.
B.
Determine child's nutritional intake.
C.
Refer the family to a social worker.
D.
Teach the parents how to treat seizures.

Question 2

A hospitalized child has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and has a calcium level of 6.8 mg/dL. Which action by the nurse takes priority?

A.
Administer calcium.
B.
Apply telemetry.
C.
Pad the side rails.
D.
Start an IV.

nital · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Untreated hyperthyroidism leads to low calcium, high phosphate, and low magnesium levels. Seizures can occur due to these imbalances. The nurse should assess the child and family for noncompliance. The other actions may be appropriate, but this is the priority to prevent further problems from occurring.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
All actions are appropriate for this child. However, hypocalcemia can cause fatal cardiac dysrhythmias, and the child needs to be placed on telemetry monitoring so the nurse can assess and intervene immediately if this occurs.