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1. Bradycardia
2.
Hypotension
3. Constipation
4. Hypothermia
rationale Clinical manifestations associated with thyroid storm include a fever as high as 106° F (41.1° C), severe tachycardia, profuse diarrhea, extreme vasodilation, hypotension, atrial fibrillation, hyperreflexia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dehydration. With this disorder, the client's condition can rapidly progress to coma and cardiovascular collapse.
1. Edema
2. Obesity
3.
Hirsutism
4. Hypotension
rationale Common manifestations of Addison's disease include postural hypotension from fluid loss, syncope, muscle weakness, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, weight loss, depression, and irritability. The manifestations in options 1, 2, and 3 are not associated with Addison's disease.
1. Peanut butter, avocado, and red meat
2. Skim milk, apples, whole-grain bread, and cereal
3. Organ meat,
carrots, and skim milk
4. Seafood, spinach, and cream cheese
rationale Clients with hypothyroidism may have a problem with being over-weight because of their decreased metabolic need. They should consume foods from all food groups, which will provide them with the necessary nutrients; however, the foods should be low in calories. Option 2 is the only option that identifies food items that are low in calories.