Which signs and symptoms might the nurse identify when assessing a client with hyperthyroidism?

Initial improvement will take several weeks.

Methimazole blocks thyroid hormone synthesis; it takes several weeks of medication therapy before the hormones stored in the thyroid gland are released and the excessive level of thyroid hormone in the circulation is metabolized. There are many common side effects that include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, urticaria, pruritus, alopecia, hyperpigmentation, drowsiness, headache, vertigo, and fever. Methimazole should be spaced at regular intervals because blood levels are reduced in approximately 8 hours. Large doses cause toxic side effects that can be life threatening, including nephritis, hepatitis, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, hypothrombinemia, and lymphadenopathy.

What is hyperthyroidism signs and symptoms?

Common symptoms.
nervousness, anxiety and irritability..
hyperactivity – you may find it hard to stay still and have a lot of nervous energy..
mood swings..
difficulty sleeping..
feeling tired all the time..
sensitivity to heat..
muscle weakness..
diarrhoea..

What are 4 major clinical symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

The classic symptoms of hyperthyroidism include heat intolerance, tremor, palpitations, anxiety, weight loss despite a normal or increased appetite, increased frequency of bowel movements, and shortness of breath. Goiter is commonly found on physical examination.

Which clinical symptoms would the nurse observe in a patient with hyperthyroidism?

These include:.
Being nauseated, vomiting, and having diarrhea..
Sweating a lot..
Feeling extremely restless and confused..
Having a high fever..
Having a fast heartbeat..

What assess with patient hyperthyroidism?

Blood tests that measure thyroxine and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) can confirm the diagnosis. High levels of thyroxine and low or nonexistent amounts of TSH indicate an overactive thyroid. The amount of TSH is important because it's the hormone that signals your thyroid gland to produce more thyroxine.