A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease. The nurse should expect which of the following laboratory results?

Decreased thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI) percentage

Decreased thyroxine (T4) level

Decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level

Decreased triiodothyronine (T3) level

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   TSI levels would be increased, not decreased, in Graves' disease.
B.   Thyroxine (T4) levels would typically be increased in Graves' disease.
C.   Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are decreased due to feedback from elevated thyroid hormones.
D.   Triiodothyronine (T3) levels are usually elevated, not decreased.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Tingling of the extremities is a common sign of hypocalcemia.
B. Hypoactive deep tendon reflexes may occur but are not the primary indicator of hypocalcemia.
C. Shortened QT intervals are associated with hypercalcemia, not hypocalcemia.
D. Constipation is more often associated with hypercalcemia.

A. Platelets 150,000/mm3 B. WBC 5,000/mm3 C. Positive Western blot test D. CD4-T-cell count 480 cells/mm3

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Platelets at 150,000/mm3 are within the lower range of normal but not critical.
B. WBC count of 5,000/mm3 is normal and not a priority.
C. A positive Western blot test confirms HIV but is not as critical as ongoing health monitoring.
D. CD4-T-cell count of 480 cells/mm3 is essential to monitor, as it indicates immune function and risk for opportunistic infections.

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