A client with a history of hypothyroidism has accidentally been taking double her prescribed dose of levothyroxine. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect due to an excess of this medication?

A nurse is preparing to administer total parental nutrition (TPN) 1800 mL to infuse over 24 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A client with a history of hypothyroidism has accidentally been taking double her prescribed dose of levothyroxine. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect due to an excess of this medication?

A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful for diagnosing heart failure?

A client is experiencing tachycardia and tremors. Lab values show elevated Free T4 and low thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Which diagnostic study will help the practitioner differentiate Graves' disease from other forms of hyperthyroidism?

A client who takes daily hormone replacement therapy for Addison's disease is scheduled for an outpatient surgical procedure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when providing discharge education to the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who has developed Cushing syndrome due to long-term corticosteroid therapy to treat multiple sclerosis. The nurse understands that Cushing syndrome puts the client at increased risk for which complication?

Which pharmacologic therapy does the nurse anticipate administering to a client who is experiencing acute thyrotoxicosis?

A client who has hypothyroidism will be undergoing surgery for a total knee replacement. When planning care for this client, the nurse understands which of the following to be true for people who have hypothyroidism?

The patient is returning to the unit after undergoing a bilateral adrenalectomy. Which clinical manifestation would indicate that the client is experiencing an Addisonian crisis?