A client receiving thyroid replacement therapy develops the flu and forgets to take her thyroid replacement medicine. Nurse Princess understands that skipping this medication will put the client at risk for developing which of the following life-threatening complications?
a. Exophthalmos
b. Thyroid storm
c. Myxedema coma
d. Tibial myxedema
Answer C.
Myxedema coma, severe hypothyroidism, is a life-threatening condition that may develop if thyroid replacement medication isn’t taken. Exophthalmos, protrusion of the eyeballs, is seen with hyperthyroidism.
a. Exophthalmos
b. Thyroid storm
c. Myxedema coma
d. Tibial myxedema
Answer C.
Myxedema coma, severe hypothyroidism, is a life-threatening condition that may develop if thyroid replacement medication isn’t taken. Exophthalmos, protrusion of the eyeballs, is seen with hyperthyroidism.
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