A nurse is assessing a client who has hyperthyroidism. The nurse should expect the client to report which of the following manifestations?

Constipation

Frequent mood changes

Weight gain of 4.5 kg (10 lb) in 3 weeks

Sensitivity to cold

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Constipation is more commonly associated with hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism.
B.   Hyperthyroidism can lead to emotional lability, anxiety, and irritability due to increased metabolic rate.
C.   Weight loss is a common manifestation of hyperthyroidism, not weight gain.
D.   Sensitivity to cold is more commonly associated with hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Placing the client in Trendelenburg position is not appropriate in this situation. It may worsen respiratory depression caused by magnesium sulfate.
B. Absent deep-tendon reflexes and respiratory depression are signs of magnesium toxicity.
Discontinuing the medication infusion is essential to prevent further toxicity.
C. While preeclampsia can lead to complications necessitating emergency cesarean birth, the immediate concern here is addressing magnesium toxicity.
D. Assessing maternal blood glucose is not relevant to the management of magnesium toxicity.

A. Place the client on seizure precautions. B. Have the client breath into a paper bag. C. Encourage the client to breath slowly, D. Plan to administer sodium bicarbonate to the client

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Placing the client on seizure precautions is important as metabolic alkalosis can cause neurological symptoms, such as confusion and increased risk for seizures due to electrolyte imbalances (e.g., low calcium levels). Therefore, seizure precautions are warranted.
B. Breathing into a paper bag is used in respiratory alkalosis to increase CO2 levels, but it is not appropriate in metabolic alkalosis, where the issue is not primarily related to CO2 imbalance.
C. Encouraging the client to breathe slowly is generally more appropriate for respiratory alkalosis, not metabolic alkalosis. Slow breathing would not directly address the underlying issue of metabolic alkalosis.
D. Administering sodium bicarbonate would worsen metabolic alkalosis, as it would further increase the alkalotic state. Sodium bicarbonate is used in metabolic acidosis, not alkalosis.

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A nurse is assessing a client who has hyperthyroidism. The nurse should expect the client to report which of the following manifestations?

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Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is A

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