Thyroid Storm
Thyroid Storm ( 50 Questions)
The nurse is educating a client about the triggers for thyroid storm. Which statement accurately describes a common trigger for thyroid storm?
Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures is not a common trigger for thyroid storm.
Excessive iodine intake, such as from contrast agents used in imaging studies, can trigger thyroid storm in individuals with underlying hyperthyroidism. The additional iodine can stimulate further thyroid hormone release and exacerbate the condition.
Parathyroid hormone is not directly involved in thyroid hormone regulation and does not trigger thyroid storm.
Bacterial infections are not a common trigger for thyroid storm.
Excessive iodine intake, such as from contrast agents used in imaging studies, can trigger thyroid storm in individuals with underlying hyperthyroidism. The additional iodine can stimulate further thyroid hormone release and exacerbate the condition.
Incorrect choices:
a. Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures is not a common trigger for thyroid storm.
c. Parathyroid hormone is not directly involved in thyroid hormone regulation and does not trigger thyroid storm.
d. Bacterial infections are not a common trigger for thyroid storm.