Question

34.)

A client with hyperthyroidism is admitted to the unit. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find before treatment?

Select one answer.

a.) Slow heart rate, fatigue

b.) Constipation, confusion

c.) Hot, moist skin with thinning hair

d.) Weight gain, cold intolerance

Answer 1

Option (C) is correct.

Explanation:

Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism:

1. Rapid heart rate
2. Increased blood pressure
3. Hand tremors
4. Low tolerance to heat ( feels hot)
5. Sweatens more
6. Moist skin
7. Hair loss
8. Weight loss
9. Irregular menstrual cycles in women
10. Breast development in men
11. Can cause more frequent bowel movements
12. Nervousness
13. Restlessness and etc.

Option (a). given slow heart rate. It is not correct. Since, Hyperthyroidism causes rapid and irregular heartbeat.

Option (b). Given constipation. It is also not correct because Hyperthyroidism causes frequent bowel movement. So, constipation is not correct.

Option (c). Given hot and moist skin with hair loss which is correct since Hyperthyroidism causes these all symptoms.

Option (d). Weight gain is not correct since, Hyperthyroidism causes weight loss.

Hence, Option (c) is correct.

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