EAQ Ch. 48 All Answers Correct

EAQ Ch. 48 All Answers Correct Which description will the student include in a presentation about hypopituitarism? Hereditary After a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, the incision in the dura is closed using which substance? Adipose tissue Which statement is true regarding acromegaly? The patient will experience an increase in bone thickness and width, but not in length. Which finding is characteristic of diabetes insipidus (DI)? Polyuria The nurse would intervene when noting which action by the newly graduated nurse caring for a patient with Addison disease? The newly graduated nurse reminds the patient to use low-sodium soup and salt-free crackers. Which statement made by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching about Cushing syndrome? "I will notify my health care provider if I notice any signs of infection." A patient with diabetes insipidus has received a total of 150 mL/hour of intravenous fluid for the past 24 hours and 1000 mL oral intake. The urine output for the past 24 hours was 3500 mL. What is the fluid imbalance amount in milliliters for this patient? Record your answer using a whole number: _____mL 1100 Which hormone is secreted from the posterior pituitary? Oxytocin Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is known by which other name? Vasopressin Which response is appropriate when a patient with Cushing syndrome is upset about her recent weight gain and tells the nurse she does not want any visitors? "Let's talk about your feelings some more." Which endocrine disorder is associated with visual disturbances and increased headaches? Acromegaly Which statement is therapeutic when a patient with hyperpituitarism expresses sadness over his physical changes in appearance? "Tell me what concerns you most about your diagnosis." Which question would the nurse ask a female patient admitted with diabetes insipidus? "Do you feel thirsty most of the time?" After a hypophysectomy, the nurse would inspect for drainage at which site? Nasal How would the nurse monitor tissue perfusion in a patient diagnosed with Addison disease? Assess the patient's vital signs for tachycardia and hypotension. The nurse anticipates that the health care provider will order which test for a patient exhibiting signs and symptoms of acromegaly? Growth hormone (GH) suppression test Which statement made by a patient would indicate the need for further education about vasopressin? "Drowsiness and headaches are expected side effects." How would the nurse intervene when caring for a patient after a hypophysectomy with nasal drainage? Note the color of the drainage and notify the provider if it is clear and colorless. Which reason best explains why a patient with acromegaly reports a speech impediment worsening over the previous year? Enlargement of the tongue During the perioperative period, the nurse would closely monitor which priority measurement in a patient with pheochromocytoma? Blood pressure When reviewing the laboratory results for a patient with newly diagnosed Addison disease, the