The following nursing interventions to client with hyperthyroidism are the following. except:

b. Thyroid crisis

Thyroid crisis usually occurs in the first 12 hours after thyroidectomy and causes exaggerated signs of hyperthyroidism, such as high fever, tachycardia, and extreme restlessness. Diabetic ketoacidosis is more likely to produce polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia; hypoglycemia, to produce weakness, tremors, profuse perspiration, and hunger. Tetany typically causes uncontrollable muscle spasms, stridor, cyanosis, and possibly asphyxia.

a. Depression

Agitation, irritability, poor memory, loss of appetite, and neglect of one's appearance may signal depression, which is common in clients with Cushing's syndrome. Neuropathy affects clients with diabetes mellitus — not Cushing's syndrome. Although hypoglycemia can cause irritability, it also produces increased appetite, rather than loss of appetite. Hyperthyroidism typically causes such signs as goiter, nervousness, heat intolerance, and weight loss despite increased appetite.

a. HTN, peripheral edema, and petechiae

(rationale- The effects of glucocorticoid excess include weight gain from accumulation and redistribution of adipose tissue, sodium and water retention, glucose intolerance, protein wasting, loss of bone structure, loss of collagen, and capillary fragility. Clinical manifestations of corticosteroid deficiency include hypotension, dehydration, weight loss, and hyperpigmentation of the skin.)

What are the nursing interventions for hyperthyroidism?

Nursing Management.
Monitor vital signs, especially heart rate and blood pressure (both increase in hyperthyroidism).
Ask if the patient has chest pain (Due to increased heart work).
Listen to the heart for murmurs..
Obtain ECG (atrial arrhythmias may occur in hyperthyroidism).
Teach the patient to relax..

What is the most appropriate nursing management for patients with hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism Nursing Care Plan 1.

How do you care for a patient with hyperthyroidism?

How can you care for yourself at home?.
Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. ... .
Graves' disease can make your eyes sore. ... .
Make sure you get enough calcium. ... .
If you need to gain weight, ask your doctor about special diets..
Do not eat kelp. ... .
Do not use caffeine and other stimulants. ... .
Do not smoke. ... .
Lower your stress..

Which health concern would be expected by the nurse providing care for a client with hypothyroidism?

People with hypothyroidism experience a slowing of metabolic processes, which can result in fatigue, slow speech, constipation, cold intolerance, weight gain, bradycardia, and decreased deep tendon reflexes. One study showed the most common symptoms are tiredness, dry skin, and shortness of breath.