ATI Medical-Surgical: Endocrine Exam Questions
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A nurse is assisting with the plan of care who has Cushing's syndrome due to
chronic corticosteroid use. Which of the following actions should the nurse include
in the plan of care?
A. Check the client's blood glucose for hypoglycemia
B. Check for hypertension
C. Weigh the client weekly
D. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter for the client
- Answer -B. Check for hypertension
The nurse should check the client for hypertension, which can indicate fluid
volume overload
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is displaying
manifestations of hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings should indicate
to the nurse that the client has hyperglycemia?
A. Hunger
B. Increased urination
C. Cold, clammy skin
D. Tremors
- Answer -B. Increased urination
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Increased urination, or polyuria, is a manifestation of hyperglycemia due to a
deficiency of insulin, which can lead to osmotic diuresis.
A nurse is reinforcing with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about
exercise. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. "You should exercise during a peak insulin time"
B. "Wear a medical alert identification tag when you exercise"
C. "Exercise can decrease the effects of insulin and cause the blood glucose
levels to increase"
D. "You will get the most benefit from exercise when your glucose levels are
higher than normal"
- Answer -B. "Wear a medical alert identification tag when you
exercise"
A nurse is preparing a 24-hour urine specimen for a client who is suspected to have
pheochromocytoma. Which of the following laboratory tests from the 24-hour
urine specimen should the nurse use to determine the client's condition?
A. Creatinine clearance
B. Catecholamine metablolites
C. 17-hydroxycorticosteroids (17-OHCS)
D. Protein
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