The nurse is collecting data regarding a client after a
thyroidectomy and notes that the client has developed
hoarseness and a weak voice. Which nursing action is
appropriate?
Reassure the client that this is usually a temporary
condition.
The nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching ...
The nurse is collecting data regarding a client after a thyroidectomy and notes that the client has developed hoarseness and a weak voice. Which nursing action is appropriate?
Reassure the client that this is usually a temporary condition.
The nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching plan for the client
with diabetes mellitus regarding proper foot care. Which instruction should be included in the plan of care?
Apply a moisturizing lotion to dry feet, but not between the toes.
The nurse provides dietary instructions to a client with diabetes mellitus regarding the prescribed diabetic diet. Which statement made by the client indicates the need for further teaching ?
"I need to buy special dietetic foods."
A client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has
been stabilized with daily insulin injections. Which teaching information should the nurse reinforce upon discharge?
Rotate the insulin injection sites systematically.
The nurse reinforces teaching with a client with diabetes mellitus regarding differentiating between hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis.
The client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching by stating that glucose will be taken if which symptom develops?
Shakiness When the nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client who has been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus, which statement by the client would indicate that teaching has been effective?
"I will notify my health care provider if my blood glucose level is consistently greater than 250 mg/dL."
The nurse is monitoring a client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus for signs of complications. Which statement made by the client would indicate hyperglycemia and thus warrant health care provider notification?
"I am urinating a lot." The nurse is reinforcing instructions with a client with diabetes mellitus who is recovering from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) regarding measures to prevent a recurrence. Which instruction is important for the nurse to emphasize?
Monitor blood glucose levels frequently.
The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which statement by the client indicates that
the instructions related to dietary management were understood?
"I can eat foods that contain potassium."
The nurse educator is asking the nursing student to recall the signs/symptoms of hypothyroidism. The nurse educator determines that the student understands this disorder if which are included in the student's response? Select all that apply .
Dry skin
Constipation
Cold intolerance
The nurse is caring for a postoperative parathyroidectomy client. Which would require the nurse's immediate attention?
Laryngeal stridor
The nurse notes that a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus has lipodystrophy on both upper thighs. Which further information should the nurse obtain from the client during data collection?
Plan for injection rotation
A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus calls the nurse to report recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of Humulin N insulin and exercise?
"I should not exercise in the late afternoon."
The nursing instructor asks a student to describe the pathophysiology that occurs in Cushing's disease. Which statement by the student indicates an accurate understanding of this disorder?
"Cushing's disease is characterized by an oversecretion of glucocorticoid hormones." A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus is to begin an exercise program, and the nurse is reinforcing instructions to the client regarding the program. Which should the nurse include in the instructions?
T ake a blood glucose test before exercising.
The nurse should expect to note which interventions in the plan of care for a client with hypothyroidism? Select all that apply .
Instruct the client about thyroid replacement therapy.
Encourage the client to consume fluids and high-fiber foods in the diet.
Instruct the client to contact the health care provider if episodes of chest pain occur.
Which client complaint should alert the nurse to a possible hypoglycemic reaction?
Tremors and double vision
Which nursing action would be appropriate to implement when a client has a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma?
Monitor the client's blood pressure.
The nurse is caring for a client with pheochromocytoma. The client is scheduled for an adrenalectomy. During the preoperative
period, the priority nursing action should be to monitor which criterion?
Vital signs
The nurse is caring for a client with pheochromocytoma. The client asks for a snack and something warm to drink. Which is the
appropriate choice for this client to meet nutritional needs?
Graham crackers and warm milk
The nurse is caring for a client with pheochromocytoma. Which data are indicative of a potential complication associated with this disorder?
Congestion heard on auscultation of the lungs
The nurse is caring for a client after a thyroidectomy and monitoring for signs of thyroid storm. The nurse determines that which sign/symptom is indicative that a thyroid storm may be occurring?
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