Asked by Keyna Morales on Sep 24, 2024
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The patient has severe hyperthyroidism and will have surgery tomorrow. What assessment is most important for the nurse to assess in order to detect development of the acid-base imbalance for which the patient has highest risk?
A) Urine output and color
B) Level of consciousness
C) Heart rate and blood pressure
D) Lung sounds in lung bases
Hyperthyroidism
A condition where the thyroid gland is overactive, producing excessive amounts of thyroid hormones, leading to various health issues.
Acid-base Imbalance
A disturbance in the balance between acids and bases in the blood, affecting the body's pH level.
Surgery
A branch of medicine that involves the manual and instrumental techniques to treat diseases, injuries, or deformities by incision or manipulation.
- Understand the risk and identification of acid-base imbalance in conditions such as hyperthyroidism.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the risk and identification of acid-base imbalance in conditions such as hyperthyroidism.
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