Author Question: A patient with hyperthyroidism is in the hospital waiting for surgery to remove the thyroid gland. ... (Read 74 times)

jace · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient with hyperthyroidism is in the hospital waiting for surgery to remove the thyroid gland. This patient has all of the following conditions. For which condition does the nurse notify the prescriber immediately?

a. High level of anxiety about having surgery on the neck
b. Temperature increase of 2 F
c. Pulse pressure decrease of 10 mm Hg
d. Increased bowel sounds and flatulence

Question 2

Which symptom of hyperthyroidism occurs only with the Graves' disease form of the problem?

a. Goiter
b. Hypertension
c. Exophthalmos
d. Thinning scalp hair

s.meritte · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A complication of severe hyperthyroidism is thyroid crisis (also known as thyroid storm). Symptoms include fever, dangerously high blood pressure, and a rapid, irregular heart beat. The symptoms can develop quickly, and if not treated, this problem can lead to seizures, heart failure, and death. An elevation in temperature may be an indication of impending thyroid crisis and re-quires immediate attention.

Answer to Question 2

C
Exophthalmos is a bulging or protrusion of the eyes, causing blurred vision. This problem is unique to hyperthyroidism because the disorder causes tissue behind the eye to swell, pushing the eyeball forward.