PNR 309 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/

PNR 309 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ What is a characteristic that is common to all hormones? - -They influence cellular activity of specific target tissues. A client is receiving radiation therapy for cancer of the kidney. The nurse monitors the client for signs and symptoms of damage to which of the following organ(s)? - -Adrenal Glands A client has a serum sodium level of 152 mmol/L. What is the normal hormonal response to this situation? - -Release of ADH All cells in the body are believed to have intracellular receptors for which of the following? - - Thyroid hormone When obtaining subjective data from a client during assessment of the endocrine system, the nurse asks specifically about which of the following? - -Energy level What is appropriate technique to use during physical assessment of the thyroid gland? - -Have the client swallow water during inspection and palpitation of the gland. Why do endocrine disorders often go unrecognized in older adults? - -Symptoms are often attributed to aging. A client has a total serum calcium level of 0.75 mmol/L. If this finding reflects hypoparathyroidism, what would the nurse expect further diagnostic testing to reveal? - -Decrease serum PTH after hypophysectomy for acromegaly, which of the following should be the focus of post-operative Nursing Care? - -frequent monitoring of serum and urine osmolarity a client with head injury develops siadh. Which of the following manifestations of siadh would the nurse expect to find? - -low urine output and hyponatremia which of the following symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect Ganondorf removal of the parathyroid glands after thyroid surgery? - -hypothermia and tachycardia important nursing intervention when caring for a client with Cushing's syndrome? - -monitoring blood glucose levels and protecting the client from exposure to infection which of the following is an important preoperative nursing intervention before an adrenalectomy for hyper aldosteronism - -administer potassium sparing diuretics how does the nurse instruct the client who is taking corticosteroids to control the adverse effects of drug therapy? - -increase calcium intake to 1500 mg per day what does the nurse teach the client regarding the best time to take corticosteroids for replacement purposes? - -honour rising and in