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mynx

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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.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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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

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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

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