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penguins

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A nurse is caring for a client with thyrotoxicosis. The physician prescribes liotrix for the client. The nurse would be alert for the development of which of the following?
 
  A) Tachycardia
  B) Agranulocytosis
  C) Loss of hair
  D) Skin rash

Question 2

A physician has ordered an iodine procedure for a client with thyroid dysfunction. What should be included in the nurse's preadministration assessment for the client? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Allergy history
  B) Weight
  C) Pulse
  D) Blood glucose
  E) Temperature


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voltaire123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
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The nurse should monitor for tachycardia, palpitations, headache, nervousness, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, fatigue, sweating, and flushing as adverse reactions after administering liotrix to a client with thyrotoxicosis. Agranulocytosis, loss of hair, and skin rash are not the adverse reactions to liotrix; they are adverse reactions found in a client receiving a methimazole drug.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, E
Feedback:
The nurse's preadministration assessment for the client should include vital signs (blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse, and temperature), allergy history, weight, and notation regarding the outward symptoms of the hyperthyroidism.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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