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A client complains of slowed body metabolism, slurred speech, bradycardia, weight gain, low body temperature, and intolerance to cold environments. What diagnosis does the nurse expect based on these assessment findings?
 
  1. Type II diabetes
  2. Type I diabetes
  3. Hypothyroidism
  4. Hyperthyroidism

Question 2

A client is being educated on monitoring the effects of thyroid medication. Which measurement will the client monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
 
  1. Blood pressure
  2. Temperature
  3. Respiratory rate
  4. Pulse rate



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: These are signs of hypothyroidism.
Rationale 2: These are signs of hypothyroidism.
Rationale 3: Symptoms of hypothyroidism include slowed body metabolism, slurred speech, bradycardia, weight gain, low body temperature, and intolerance to cold environments.
Rationale 4: These are signs of hypothyroidism.

Global Rationale: Type I diabetes, type II diabetes, and hyperthyroidism are all incorrect. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include slowed body metabolism, slurred speech, bradycardia, weight gain, low body temperature, and intolerance to cold environments.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1:Blood pressure is not a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.
Rationale 2:Temperature is not a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.
Rationale 3:Respiratory rate is not a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.
Rationale 4: Pulse rate is a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.

Global Rationale: Pulse rate is a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications. Blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate are not good indicators of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


mammy1697

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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