Question Of The Day: School-age Child

Q. The nurse should instruct the family of a child with newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism to:

A. Keep their home warmer than usual.

B. Encourage plenty of outdoor activities.

C. Promote interactions with one friend instead of groups.

D. Limit bathing to prevent skin irritation.

Correct Answer: C

Reason: Children with hyperthyroidism experience emotional labiality that may strain interpersonal relationships. Focusing on one friend is easier than adapting to group dynamics until the child's condition improves. Because of their high metabolic rate, children with hyperthyroidism complain of being too warm. Bright sunshine may be irritating because of disease-related ophthalmopathy. Sweating is common and bathing should be encouraged.