For which finding would the nurse assess on a patient presenting with exophthalmos who smokes and reports having significant stress and eye problems? - ️️Systolic hypertension and increased heart rate
Which action by the new nurse would require the preceptor to intervene when caring for a pati...
NURC 324 Ch. 54 Sherpath|66 Quiz
Questions Correctly Answered
For which finding would the nurse assess on a patient presenting with exophthalmos who smokes and
reports having significant stress and eye problems? - ✔ ✔ Systolic hypertension and increased heart
rate
Which action by the new nurse would require the preceptor to intervene when caring for a patient with
pheochromocytoma hospitalized for laparoscopic removal of the tumor? - ✔ ✔ Palpating the
abdomen
Which action would the nurse expect in determining a diagnosis for a patient with a severe pounding
headache diagnosed with hypertension that is not responding to traditional treatment? - ✔ ✔ A 24-
hour urine collection for fractionated metanephrines
Which action would the nurse take first when caring for a patient with Addison disease who has
abdominal pain, vomiting, and the following vital signs: temperature 101.1˚ F, heart rate 110,
respiratory rate 22, and blood pressure 84/58? - ✔ ✔ Administer a 1000-mL IV bolus of normal saline
solution
Which action would the nurse take for a postoperative patient after pituitary surgery who reports
persistent facial pain and headache, especially around the eye? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - ✔ ✔ Elevate the head of the bed
Keep the patient in bed
Which action would the nurse take if a patient recovering from pituitary surgery asks the nurse, "Can
you change my dressing now? My nose feels like it is running"? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - ✔ ✔ Assess the dressing for clear drainage
Check any clear drainage with the urine dipstick
Inform the health care provider of the findings
Which assessment finding is consistent with the presence of a pituitary tumor? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ✔ ✔ Headache
, Loss of smell
Decrease in visual acuity
Which assessment finding may indicate the onset of hypoparathyroidism? - ✔ ✔ Positive Chvostek's
sign
Which assessment would the nurse include when evaluating a patient who presents with thyroid storm?
Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ✔ ✔ Heart rate
Temperature
Blood pressure (BP)
Which assessment would the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of treatment for a patient
with diabetes insipidus (DI) receiving desmopressin by subcutaneous injection? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ✔ ✔ Blood pressure
Intake and output
Level of consciousness
Which assessment would the nurse prioritize when providing postoperative care for a patient whose
parathyroid gland was unable to be spared during a thyroidectomy? - ✔ ✔ Serum calcium levels and
signs of hypocalcemia
Which cause is suspected in a patient with primary hyperaldosteronism (PA)? - ✔ ✔ Adrenocortical
adenoma
Which cause of Cushing syndrome is the most common? - ✔ ✔ Long-term corticosteroid use
Which clinical manifestation of thyroiditis would lead the nurse to assess a patient's airway? - ✔ ✔
Goiter
Which collaborative care treatment modality is best for a patient with a diagnosis of metastatic thyroid
cancer? - ✔ ✔ Targeted therapy
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