The nurse is caring for a client suspected of having thyroid storm. Which laboratory test is commonly used to assess thyroid function and diagnose thyroid storm?

The nurse is educating a client about diagnostic evaluations for thyroid storm. Which diagnostic test involves administering a radioactive tracer and measuring its uptake by the thyroid gland?

The nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client with thyroid storm. Which underlying condition should the nurse recognize as a potential trigger for thyroid storm?

The nurse is caring for a client with thyroid storm. Which laboratory finding would the nurse anticipate in this condition?

The nurse is discussing the physiological effects of thyroid storm with a group of nursing students. Which manifestation is a direct result of the excessive thyroid hormone levels seen in thyroid storm?

The nurse is reviewing diagnostic tests for a client suspected of experiencing thyroid storm. Which imaging study can provide information about the size and activity of the thyroid gland?

The nurse is providing care for a client with thyroid storm. Which nursing intervention is essential to prevent complications in this client?

The nurse is discussing strategies to prevent thyroid storm with a client who recently underwent radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which action by the client indicates effective prevention of thyroid storm?

The nurse is discussing the feedback loop that regulates thyroid hormone production with a client. Which component of the feedback loop is disrupted in thyroid storm?

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who experienced thyroid storm and has been stabilized. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?