Patients with Hyperthyroidism Should Be Assessed and Monitored for an Abnormally

question 6

Multiple Choice

Patients with hyperthyroidism should be assessed and monitored for an abnormally elevated resting pulse rate,elevated systolic blood pressure,and cardiac symptoms.Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac complication of hyperthyroidism.An example of a nursing action during the nursing assessment phase would be to:

• A) determine if muscle weakness or atrophy is present.
• B) confirm whether anticoagulation medication is being taken.
• C) monitor core temperature.
• D) observe for seizures.

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