A 33 year old female client who is recovering from thyroid storm has been started on...
A 33 year old female client who is recovering from thyroid storm has been started on methimazole prior to discharge. Which statement by the client indicates that additional teaching is needed?
A: I will attend a concert at the stadium in 2 weeks
B: I will take my medication at the same time each day
C: I will check for heat intolerance
D: I will monitor my weight closely
the answer is NOT B because if the patient chose B that would mean the patient understood the teaching and no further teaching would be required. Hence, of the other three choices, what would the patient say in order for the nurse to give more teaching?
Homework Answers
The correct answer is D.
Weight gain is very rare in hyperthyroidism.
Other three are right.
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