A client who has hypothyroidism will be undergoing surgery for a total knee replacement. When planning care for this client, the nurse understands which of the following to be true for people who have hypothyroidism?

A client who has hypothyroidism will be undergoing surgery for a total knee replacement. When planning care for this client, the nurse understands which of the following to be true for people who have hypothyroidism?

A nurse is caring for a client who has developed Cushing syndrome due to long-term corticosteroid therapy to treat multiple sclerosis. The nurse understands that Cushing syndrome puts the client at increased risk for which complication?

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 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 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?

A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has Graves' disease. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?

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?

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

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 client who takes daily hormone replacement therapy for Addison's disease is scheduled for an outpatient surgical procedure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when providing discharge education to the client?