NR 511 WEEK 6 QUIZ
Question 1
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A client with hyperthyroidism presents with a complaint of a “gritty” feeling in her eyes. Over
the past week, her visual acuity has diminished, and her ability to see colors has changed. She also has a feeling of pressure behind her eyes. The next step for the nurse practitioner is to:
Order a total thyroxine (T4).
Refer the client for immediate evaluation by an ophthalmologist.
Order a thyroid ultrasound.
Prescribe a beta-adrenergic blocker.