HESI RN Med Surg
HESI RN Med Surg ( 40 Questions)
The nurse is caring for a one-month-old infant admitted for suspected congenital hypothyroidism. Which diagnostic test results should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
Luteinizing hormone (LH) levels are not relevant for the diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism. LH is a hormone that regulates the reproductive system and is not affected by thyroid function.
Thyroxine (T4) is the main hormone produced by the thyroid gland and is essential for growth and development. Low levels of T4 indicate hypothyroidism and require treatment with thyroid hormone replacement. High levels of T4 indicate hyperthyroidism and require treatment with anti-thyroid drugs.
Growth hormone (GH) levels are not relevant for the diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism. GH is a hormone that stimulates growth and metabolism and is not affected by thyroid function.
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels are not relevant for the diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism. FSH is a hormone that regulates the reproductive system and is not affected by thyroid function.
Choice A reason: Luteinizing hormone (LH) levels are not relevant for the diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism. LH is a hormone that regulates the reproductive system and is not affected by thyroid function.
Choice B reason: Thyroxine (T4) is the main hormone produced by the thyroid gland and is essential for growth and development. Low levels of T4 indicate hypothyroidism and require treatment with thyroid hormone replacement. High levels of T4 indicate hyperthyroidism and require treatment with anti-thyroid drugs.
Choice C reason: Growth hormone (GH) levels are not relevant for the diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism. GH is a hormone that stimulates growth and metabolism and is not affected by thyroid function.
Choice D reason: Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels are not relevant for the diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism. FSH is a hormone that regulates the reproductive system and is not affected by thyroid function.
