Thyroid Storm
Thyroid Storm ( 50 Questions)
The nurse is educating a client about the importance of adhering to medication therapy for thyroid storm. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the treatment?
Stopping medications once symptoms improve is not recommended, as it can lead to a relapse of thyroid storm.
Adherence to medication therapy is crucial in managing thyroid storm. Medications are used to reduce thyroid hormone production and control symptoms. Stopping medications prematurely can lead to a recurrence of the condition.
Medications should be taken as prescribed, regardless of symptom severity.
Skipping doses can disrupt the effectiveness of medication therapy and worsen the client's condition.
Adherence to medication therapy is crucial in managing thyroid storm. Medications are used to reduce thyroid hormone production and control symptoms. Stopping medications prematurely can lead to a recurrence of the condition.
Incorrect choices:
a. Stopping medications once symptoms improve is not recommended, as it can lead to a relapse of thyroid storm.
c. Medications should be taken as prescribed, regardless of symptom severity.
d. Skipping doses can disrupt the effectiveness of medication therapy and worsen the client's condition.