Thyroid Storm
Thyroid Storm ( 50 Questions)
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected thyroid storm. Which respiratory manifestation should the nurse anticipate in this client?
Bradypnea, or slow breathing, is not a characteristic respiratory manifestation of thyroid storm.
Hyperventilation, or rapid and deep breathing, is a respiratory manifestation commonly observed in clients with thyroid storm. The increased metabolic rate and elevated body temperature contribute to respiratory alkalosis and hyperventilation.
Wheezing is not commonly associated with thyroid storm and is more indicative of respiratory conditions such as asthma.
Decreased respiratory rate is not a typical manifestation of thyroid storm, as clients often experience rapid breathing due to the hypermetabolic state.
Hyperventilation, or rapid and deep breathing, is a respiratory manifestation commonly observed in clients with thyroid storm. The increased metabolic rate and elevated body temperature contribute to respiratory alkalosis and hyperventilation.
Incorrect choices:
a. Bradypnea, or slow breathing, is not a characteristic respiratory manifestation of thyroid storm.
c. Wheezing is not commonly associated with thyroid storm and is more indicative of respiratory conditions such as asthma.
d. Decreased respiratory rate is not a typical manifestation of thyroid storm, as clients often experience rapid breathing due to the hypermetabolic state.