The nurse monitors a client with hypothyroidism receiving thyroid ...

[mynx]

The nurse monitors a client with hypothyroidism receiving thyroid replacement therapy. Which of the following would indicate the client is moving toward a euthyroid state as a result of treatment?
 
  a. weight gain c. increase in pulse rate
  b. decreased irritability d. decrease in gastric motility

Question 2

The nurse understands that the client with untreated diabetes insipidus
 
  a. experiences weight gain. c. develops severe hyponatremia.
  b. exhibits excessive salivation. d. excretes large volumes of urine.

[firehawk60]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is a manifestation of hypothyroidism.
B Incorrect: This would be a positive manifestation of decreased hyperthyroidism.
C Correct: This would be a positive indicator of treatment for this client.
D Incorrect: This is a manifestation of hypothyroidism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: These clients experience weight loss.
B Incorrect: This is not representative of DI.
C Incorrect: These clients experience hypernatremia.
D Correct: This is the primary manifestation of DI--polyuria.

[mynx]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bigcheese9]

Great answer, keep it coming