A client in a primary care provider's office has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. The nurse understands that the client should be screened for which of the following conditions common in people who have hypothyroidism?

A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful for diagnosing heart failure?

A 28-year-old female client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which of the following would be the preferred treatment for this client?

At the beginning of the shift, a nurse receives report on the following four patients. Which patient should the nurse place priority on assessing first?

The patient is returning to the unit after undergoing a bilateral adrenalectomy. Which clinical manifestation would indicate that the client is experiencing an Addisonian crisis?

A client is experiencing tachycardia and tremors. Lab values show elevated Free T4 and low thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Which diagnostic study will help the practitioner differentiate Graves' disease from other forms of hyperthyroidism?

Which pharmacologic therapy does the nurse anticipate administering to a client who is experiencing acute thyrotoxicosis?

A client complaining of weight gain and acne undergoes laboratory testing, which reveals elevated cortisol levels and hyperglycemia. The client has no prior medical history, and does not take any medications. After further testing and imaging to determine the cause of the elevated cortisol levels, the client is diagnosed with Cushing disease caused by a pituitary adenoma. Which of the following statements should the nurse include when teaching the client about this diagnosis?

A nurse is providing education to a client who has Graves' disease and who will be returning home after receiving their first dose of radioactive iodine therapy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a female client who has a diagnosis of Cushing syndrome. The client is embarrassed that she is experiencing hirsutism and severe acne. The nurse understands that these manifestations are caused by which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client who has hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension. A diagnosis of Cushing syndrome is suspected. Which of the following tests would the nurse anticipate the health care provider will order to help confirm the diagnosis of Cushing syndrome?