Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client with hyperthyroidism. The nurse should include the following in the plan of care :
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Daily weights.
Rationale:
🟩 Hyperthyroidism increases the body's metabolic rate, which can lead to rapid weight loss despite normal or increased appetite.
🟩 Monitoring daily weights allows the nurse to track nutritional status, evaluate response to therapy, and detect worsening catabolism or fluid shifts.
🟩 Weight changes are a key indicator of metabolic balance in clients with thyroid disorders.
🟩 This intervention supports early identification of complications like thyrotoxic crisis or worsening disease.
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This question is from N3661 spring 2025 Final Exam which contains 78 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4