Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
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Question 21 :
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Weight gain is common in hypothyroidism due to a slowed metabolism.
Diaphoresis is more associated with hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism.
Palpitations are a symptom of hyperthyroidism.
Protruding eyeballs (exophthalmos) is associated with Graves' disease, a form of hyperthyroidism.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A. Weight gain is common in hypothyroidism due to a slowed metabolism.
B. Diaphoresis is more associated with hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism.
C. Palpitations are a symptom of hyperthyroidism.
D. Protruding eyeballs (exophthalmos) is associated with Graves' disease, a form of hyperthyroidism.