A Patient Diagnosed with Hyperthyroid Crisis Is Receiving Propylthiouracil (PTU)

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with hyperthyroid crisis is receiving propylthiouracil (PTU) .The nurse will increase monitoring for which adverse reaction?

• A)Tremors
• B)Emotional outbursts
• C)Elevation of white blood cells (WBC)
• D)Widening of pulse pressure

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