After years of experiencing depression, fatigue and lethargy, a client is diagnosed with hypothyroidism.  The healthcare provider prescribes levothyroxine (Synthroid).  Which is a priority assessment after the administration of the first few doses?

A client with Addison’s disease arrives in the emergency department and reports nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever and is confused.  Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client after a bilateral adrenalectomy.  Which disorder should the nurse include in the patient education?

The nurse is providing instructions to a client diagnosed with Grave’s disease.  What information will the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse teaches a client receiving radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy about radiation precautions.  Which statement by the client indicates good understanding?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with hypothroidism.  Which will the nurse expect to observe?

After receiving a bolus dose of hydrocortisone, the healthcare provider orders a 200 mg IV hydrocortisone drip over 12 hours.  The 200 mg of hydrocortisone is in a 1000 mL bag of fluid.  At what hourly rate should the nurse administer this medication? Round to the nearest whole number.

The nurse cares for a client after a thyroidectomy procedure.  Which clinical manifestations would indicate possible injury to the parathyroid glands?  Select all that apply.

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a thyroid disorder.  Which symptom would cause the nurse to suspect the possibility of thyroid storm?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with hypothyroidism.  Which is an important nursing intervention for this client?