Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has hyperthyroidism. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report?
Weight gain is typically associated with hypothyroidism; clients with hyperthyroidism often experience weight loss due to increased metabolism.
Frequent mood changes, including anxiety and irritability, are common in hyperthyroidism as a result of increased thyroid hormone levels affecting mood regulation.
Sensitivity to cold is associated with hypothyroidism; hyperthyroid clients usually have an increased sensitivity to heat.
Constipation is more characteristic of hypothyroidism; hyperthyroidism often causes increased bowel movements or diarrhea.
Rationale:
A. Weight gain is typically associated with hypothyroidism; clients with hyperthyroidism often experience weight loss due to increased metabolism.
B. Frequent mood changes, including anxiety and irritability, are common in hyperthyroidism as a result of increased thyroid hormone levels affecting mood regulation.
C. Sensitivity to cold is associated with hypothyroidism; hyperthyroid clients usually have an increased sensitivity to heat.
D. Constipation is more characteristic of hypothyroidism; hyperthyroidism often causes increased bowel movements or diarrhea.