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What does the nurse expect to find when assessing a client with Cushing’s syndrome?Moon face, buffalo hump? Hypertension
Which of the following assessment findings is consistent with a diagnosis of diabetes
insipidus? Polydipsia
Which of these labs would be MOST important for a nurse to monitor for a client with a
lower gastrointestinal bleed? Platelet count
A client underwent a colon resection with colostomy placement. Which of the following
would the surgeon consult post-operatively for colostomy management? Dietitian
A nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Which of the
following lab results will validate this diagnosis? Decreased thyroglobulin level
Which of the following is a main assessment finding in a client with hypothyroidism?
Slowing of motor activity, cold intolerance, stiff muscles, sleep apnea?
Which food does the nurse teach the client with hypoparathyroidism to avoid in their
diet? Fresh fruit
The nurse knows that which statement is true about age related changes and the endocrine
system in older adults? Thyroid hormone levels decrease
Continuous muscle spasms in a client with hypoparathyroism are related to which
condition? Seizures
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with diabetes type 2. Which of the
following should NOT be included in the discharge instructions? Restrict fluid intake
Which statement by the client with diabetes shows an understanding of the importance of
self-care? I am planning on getting my spouse to exercise with me to spend more
time in each other's company
What instructions does the nurse include when teaching the diabetic client about proper
foot care? Apply a moisturizing lotion to dry feet but not between toes
A client is diagnosed with a type of diabetes associated with an autoimmune destruction
of plasma beta cells. Which type of diabetes is this client experiencing? Type 1
, Which of the following surgical procedures is appropriate for a client with chronic
pancreatitis? Radical Pancreatectomy
Which of the following is a hallmark assessment finding in a client with
hyperthyroidism? Poor thermoregulation, cold intolerance
The nurse knows which intervention is needed for a client with pheochromocytoma?
Education not to drink or smoke
A nurse cares for a client with chronic hypercortisolism. What action would the nurse
take to prevent infection? Wash hands when entering the room
A nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. Which of the
following medications would be appropriate for this disorder? Vasopressin
Which of the following glands are considered the master gland? Pituitary
The nurse identifies which lab result is consistent with a client’s diagnosis of
hyperthyroidism? Elevated T3 and T4
During a physical assessment of a client’s endocrine system, which glad can be palpated?
Thyroid
A nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Which of the
following lab values would confirm the diagnosis? Increase carcinoembryonic antigens
(CEA)
The nurse knows that which of the following is a therapeutic response to hydrocortisone
for Addisonian crisis? No signs of pitting edema
The nurse instructs the patient who was on prolonged cortisol therapy to report which
signs and symptoms? Weight gain and moon face
Your clients blood glucose level is 55. What are they at risk for? Hypoglycemia
Which nursing interventions help to prevent adrenocortical insufficiency? Reducing
high-dose steroid therapy gradually?
The nurse explains to a diabetic client which lab test is the best indicator of the client’s
average blood glucose level over the past 3 months? A1C
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