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 Which of the following interventions should the nurse expect to perform? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is assessing four clients on a medical unit. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as exhibiting symptoms of Grave’s disease? 

A nurse is educating a client at the senior center in the local community. She is talking with a client who has Type II diabetes. Which statement by the client is most predictive of a potential for impaired skin integrity?

ENDOCRINE:   No unexplained weight loss.  No polydipsia.  No polyuria. The patient is experiencing excessive thirst.

In this procedure, a small instrument will be inserted in the affected ear to measure the air pressure inside.  This test will be able to indicate the rupture of the TM.   What test is being conducted?

PROCEDURE PERFORMED:  Bilateral otoplasty. What type of procedure was performed on this patient?

Inflammation of the cornea is called _______________.

P:  PTT If the physician orders a PTT, what will the results indicate?

Dacryoadenitis describes inflammation of the __________.

CC:  Patient complains of swelling and tenderness in the neck.  Symptoms consistent with goiter. If the patient has goiter, what type of treatment is likely to improve the condition?