The nurse is caring for a school-age child with hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) . Which clinical manifestations should the nurse monitor that may indicate a thyroid storm? (Select all that apply.)

A) Constipation
B) Hypotension
C) Hyperthermia
D) Tachycardia
E) Vomiting

Question

Sunny Chang · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, D, E, Explanation :  A child with a thyroid storm will have severe irritability and restlessness, vomiting, diarrhea, hyperthermia, hypertension, severe tachycardia, and prostration.

The nurse is caring for a school-age child with hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) . Which clinical manifestations should the nurse monitor that may indicate a thyroid storm? (Select all that apply.)

A) Constipation
B) Hypotension
C) Hyperthermia
D) Tachycardia
E) Vomiting

Definitions

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Related questions

The nurse is caring for a school-age child with hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) . Which clinical manifestations should the nurse monitor that may indicate a thyroid storm? (Select all that apply.) A) ConstipationB) HypotensionC) HyperthermiaD) TachycardiaE) Vomiting

Definitions

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Related questions

The nurse is caring for a school-age child with hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) . Which clinical manifestations should the nurse monitor that may indicate a thyroid storm? (Select all that apply.)

A) Constipation
B) Hypotension
C) Hyperthermia
D) Tachycardia
E) Vomiting