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A nurse is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?

A.

Exophthalmos

B.

Weight gain

C.

Diaphoresis

D.

Palpitations

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Rationale:

 

A. Exophthalmos is typically associated with hyperthyroidism, particularly in Graves' disease, and is not a characteristic finding in hypothyroidism.

 

B. Weight gain is a common symptom of hypothyroidism due to the slowed metabolism caused by reduced thyroid hormone levels. Clients often report unexplained weight gain despite maintaining a normal diet and activity level.

 

C. Diaphoresis, or excessive sweating, is more commonly associated with hyperthyroidism, where increased metabolism leads to heat intolerance and sweating.

 

D. Palpitations are also more commonly associated with hyperthyroidism, where an increased heart rate and heightened sensitivity to adrenaline are common. In hypothyroidism, bradycardia or a slowed heart rate may be observed instead.


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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Hypernatremia, an elevated sodium level, does not cause Trousseau's or Chvostek's signs.

B. Hypermagnesemia, an elevated magnesium level, is not associated with positive Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs.

C. Hypocalcemia, a low calcium level, is commonly associated with positive Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs. Trousseau's sign is a carpopedal spasm induced by inflating a blood pressure cuff, while Chvostek's sign is facial twitching in response to tapping over the facial nerve. Both are indicative of neuromuscular irritability due to low calcium levels.

D. Hypokalemia, a low potassium level, does not cause these specific signs and is associated with different clinical manifestations.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Discomfort at the puncture site is expected after a thoracentesis and typically managed with analgesics.

B. A decreased temperature is not a common complication of thoracentesis and might indicate other issues, but it is not immediately alarming.

C. An increased heart rate (tachycardia) could be a sign of a pneumothorax, hemorrhage, or other serious complications following thoracentesis. This requires immediate assessment and intervention.

D. Serosanguineous drainage is expected to some extent, but it should be monitored for changes that might indicate a complication such as infection or continued bleeding.

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