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ATI Quiz Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 4
Which finding should the nurse be most concerned about for a client with hypothyroidism?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight gain is a concerning symptom of hypothyroidism due to slowed metabolism.
Question 2 of 4
The nurse notes that a patient is diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. What is the most likely cause of this patient's health problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common type of hypothyroidism and is caused by an autoimmune response that leads to destruction of the thyroid gland by immunological processes.
Question 3 of 4
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a patient being treated medically for hyperthyroidism. What should the nurse emphasize to protect the patient's eyes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eye lubricant decreases possible eye dryness and potential for corneal irritation secondary to incomplete eyelid closure, a common issue in hyperthyroidism such as Graves' disease.
Question 4 of 4
The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestations in the patient diagnosed with myxedema? Select ONE that does not apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 1: Coarse, dry hair is an expected clinical manifestation for the patient who is experiencing myxedema. 2: Facial puffiness is an expected clinical manifestation for the patient who is experiencing myxedema. 3: Periorbital edema is an expected clinical manifestation for the patient who is experiencing myxedema.