The Nurse Is Caring for a School-Age Child with Hyperthyroidism

question 19

Multiple Choice

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

Appreciate the role of case studies in the history of psychological research.

Understand the relationship between reliability and validity in psychological assessments.

Understand and explain basic psychological theories.

Develop and evaluate hypotheses based on psychological theories.

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Definitions:

Capillary Walls

Thin layers of tissue that form the small blood vessels connecting arterioles and venules, allowing for the exchange of substances between the blood and body tissues.

Permeability Barriers

Structures or partitions that prevent or regulate the passage of substances across them, often referring to skin, mucous membranes, or cell membranes.

Proteins

Essential molecules composed of amino acids that assist in various bodily functions, including catalysis of metabolic reactions, DNA replication, and response to stimuli.

Pericapillary Cells

Cells located around capillaries, often referring to pericytes, which play roles in vascular stability, blood flow regulation, and angiogenesis.