Author Question: A client is diagnosed with euthyroid goiter. The nurse would expect to administer which of the ... (Read 32 times)

imanialler · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is diagnosed with euthyroid goiter. The nurse would expect to administer which of the following?

A) Levothyroxine
B) Methimazole
C) Propylthiouracil
D) Sodium iodide

Question 2

A physician has prescribed a thyroid supplement for a client with euthyroid goiter. Which of the following should the nurse include in the nursing diagnosis checklist?

A) Disturbed Thought Processes related to adverse drug reactions
B) Anxiety related to symptoms, adverse reactions, and treatment regimen
C) Risk for Infection related to adverse drug reactions
D) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to adverse reactions

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Euthyroid goiter is treated with thyroid hormones, such as levothyroxine. Methimazole, propylthiouracil, and sodium iodide are used to treat hyperthyroidism.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should include Anxiety related to symptoms, adverse reactions, and treatment regimen as a nursing diagnosis. Disturbed Thought Processes related to adverse drug reactions, Risk for Infection, and Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to adverse drug reactions are inappropriate. Risk for Infection related to adverse drug reactions and Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to adverse reactions would be appropriate for a client receiving antithyroid drugs. Disturbed Thought Processes may apply for a client receiving ACTH.