Concepts Exam#3 Ch 61

Question 1

Thyroid gland

Answer 1

controls metabolism
Growth hormone regulation
Affects respiratory rate and drive
Calcium and phosphorus balance

Question 2

Nursing priority for palpating thyroid

Answer 2

Always palpate thyroid gently to avoid a a thyroid storm in a person who has or is suspected to have

Question 3

What priority nursing assessments and interventions are necessary based on diagnostic findings of those with thyroid problems?

Answer 3

Metabolism, thyroid hormone levels, calcium levels, phosphorus levels, teaching about diet