The nurse is caring for a client with Graves' disease who has exophthalmos.The nurse should recommend that the clientA. prevent eye dryness by applying artificial tears.B. use scanning techniques to move the head from side to side.C. take their thyroid hormone as prescribed.D. sleep flat on your back without any pillows.

13) In a severe case of Graves' disease, the eyes may be unable to _?_.

A nurse is assigned to care for a client who reportedly has no special skincare needs. However, upon assessment, the nurse observes reddened areas over bony prominences. What action should the nurse take?A. Document the finding and continue with routine careB. Apply a topical antibiotic ointment to the affected areasC. Conduct and document an emergency assessmentD. Perform and document a focused assessment of skin integrity

The nurse preceptor observes a newly hired nurse care for a client with a myxedema coma.  It would require follow up by the nurse preceptor if the newly hired nurse is observedA. applying a cooling blanket to the client.B. requesting a prescription for hydrocortisone.C. removing the water pitcher from the bedside.D. placing an oral endotracheal tube at the bedside for potential use.

The nurse observes skin tenting on the back of the older adult client's hand. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?*1 pointa. Notify the physician.b. Examine dependent body areas.c. Assess turgor on the client's forehead.d. Document the finding and continue to monitor.

Which of the Following is the Priority Nursing Action for a Client Suspected of Having Thyroiditis29 of 100AAdminister Levothyroxine Sodium as PrescribedBAssess the Client's Vital SignsCProvide Emotional Support to the clientDEducate the client about the Importance of a low-iodine Diet