Question Answered step-by-step Ming a 32 year old japanese female is admitted with a diagnosis of… Ming a 32 year old japanese female is admitted with a diagnosis of Grave disease. Pt initially is anxious and restless. VS BP 150/90, P 104 irregular, R 20, T 100.2, 1+ pitting edema is present. T4 is 10g/dl, and T3 is 230 mg/dl. The doctor orders inderal, decadron IV, verapamil, and a stat ekg. Later on your shift, your patient’s restlessness has increased and she is now disoriented to person, place and time. VS are now BP 104/62, P180 irregular, R 32 labored, and T 104. Her EKG shows atrial fibrillation. Your patient is now in thyroid crisis. What nursing measures would be essential in caring for your patient at this point? What factors may have contributed to her thyroid storm? The physician discusses 2 treatment options with the patient using radioactive iodine therapy and subtotal thyroidectomy. The patient is concerned and fearful over which treatment is appropriate but is really afraid of the radiation treatment. She asks for your opinion. How would you respond? Consider psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and physiological factors within the response. Health Science Science Nursing NURS 330 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)