When Obtaining the Health History, Which Statement by a Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

When obtaining the health history, which statement by a patient indicates that the nurse should assess further for a possible problem with the thyroid gland?

• A) "I have noticed difficulty in swallowing."
• B) "I get up several times at night to urinate."
• C) "I notice my breasts are tender lately."
• D) "I drink about a gallon of water a day."

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Definitions:

Executive Function

Executive Function encompasses the mental skills essential for planning, focus, remembering instructions, and multitasking; it manages thoughts, actions, and emotions.

Association

A cognitive connection between ideas, feelings, or memories.

Motor Areas

Regions of the brain responsible for the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Neuronal Pruning

The process by which extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.