A nurse is caring for a client with hyperthyroidism experiencing difficulties coping with the related signs and symptoms. The client reports feeling anxious and stressed as they cannot sleep. The nurse is reviewing options for antithyroid medications with the client as the client will be discharged shortly with a prescription from the healthcare provider. The client asks how the medications will help with their signs and symptoms.

Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A nurse is caring for a client with hyperthyroidism experiencing difficulties coping with the related signs and symptoms. The client reports feeling anxious and stressed as they cannot sleep. The nurse is reviewing options for antithyroid medications with the client as the client will be discharged shortly with a prescription from the healthcare provider. The client asks how the medications will help with their signs and symptoms. 
 
   Which of the following is the  most  appropriate response by the nurse?  
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"The medications will help to reduce thyroid hormone levels in your body, decreasing your metabolism, thereby managing the side effects"

Answer

"You should decrease your caloric intake as the medications will affect your metabolism likely causing you to gain weight"

Answer

"Antithyroid medications will help to control your hormone levels, but you'll need to take other medications for your symptoms"

Answer

"You seem overwhelmed with everything that has been happening. Can you tell me more about how you are feeling"

Crowdly

A nurse is caring for a client with hyperthyroidism experiencing difficulties co...

Want instant access to all verified answers on qbank.nurseachieve.com?