A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has a new diagnosis of Graves' disease. The nurse should anticipate which of the following laboratory values to be elevated?
Phosphorus
Triiodothyronine 3
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Calcium
The Correct Answer is B
B. Triiodothyronine (T3) is one of the thyroid hormones, and in Graves' disease, there is excessive production of thyroid hormones, including T3. Therefore, T3 levels are often elevated in individuals with Graves' disease due to the hyperthyroid state.
A. Phosphorus levels are typically not significantly affected by Graves' disease.
C. In Graves' disease, there is typically suppression of TSH secretion due to the negative feedback from elevated levels of thyroid hormones. Therefore, TSH levels are typically decreased (low) in individuals with Graves' disease.
D. Calcium levels are typically not directly affected by Graves' disease.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Muscle twitching can a feature of hypocalcemia which may eventually lead to tetany. It is therefore, necessary to report muscle twitching to avoid serious complications such as bronchospasm.
A. Neck stiffness is anticipated due to manipulation of neck muscles during surgery.
B. Hoarseness occurs due to injury of recurrent laryngeal nerve or manipulation of the vocal cords and surrounding structures during surgery.
C. Some drainage from the incision site is expected after surgery, including a total thyroidectomy
D. Muscle twitching may indicate neuromuscular irritability or electrolyte imbalances, which could be unrelated to the thyroidectomy surgery.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Monitoring for occult blood in the stool is essential because long-term use of nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and ulceration. Occult blood in the stool may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, which can be a serious complication of chronic NSAID use.
B. While NSAIDs like ibuprofen can affect renal function and increase the risk of kidney damage, they are not directly associated with alterations in blood glucose levels.
C. Ibuprofen use is not typically associated with alterations in serum calcium levels
D. While monitoring urine for white blood cells may be relevant in the context of renal injury, it is not as specific or sensitive as other tests such as urinalysis or renal function tests.
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