Question

Which action by a new registered nurse (RN) caring for a patient with a goiter and possible hyperthyroidism indicates that the charge nurse needs to do more teaching?

a. The RN checks the blood pressure on both arms.
b. The RN palpates the neck thoroughly to check thyroid size.
c. The RN lowers the thermostat to decrease the temperature in the room.
d. The RN orders nonmedicated eye drops to lubricate the patient's bulging eyes.

Answer 1

The action that indicates the charge nurse needs to do more teaching is ordering nonmedicated eye drops to lubricate the patient's bulging eyes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The action by the new registered nurse (RN) that indicates the charge nurse needs to do more teaching is choice d. The nurse ordering nonmedicated eye drops to lubricate the patient's bulging eyes is not an appropriate action for a patient with a goiter and possible hyperthyroidism. Bulging eyes, known as exophthalmos, are a common symptom of hyperthyroidism, and using nonmedicated eye drops would not effectively address this symptom.