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NS 254 Final ExamReview Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning Muriithi [Date] [Course title]
, NS 254 Final Exam Review
1. A female patient who has type 1 diabetes mellitus has chronic stable
angina that is controlled with rest. She states that over the past few months
she has required increasing amounts of insulin. What goal should the nurse
use to plan care that should help prevent cardiovascular disease
progression? Correct Ans: Keep Hgb A1C less than 7%
2. What is the priority action for the nurse to take if the patient with type 2
diabetes complains of blurred vision and irritability? Correct Ans: Check
the patient's blood glucose level
3. A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetes. The nurse notes
that the client has a mild tremor, slight diaphoresis and is fully oriented.
Which
of the following nursing actions should have the highest priority? Correct
Ans: Assess the client's blood glucose level
4. The healthcare provider prescribes levothyroxine (Synthroid) for a patient
with hypothyroidism. After teaching regarding this drug, the nurse
determines that further instruction is needed when the patient says? Correct
Ans: "I only need to take this drug until my symptoms have improved"
5. What is a nursing priority in the care of a patient with hypothyroidism?
Correct Ans: Pa- tient teaching related to levothyroxine
6. The surgeon was unable to spare a patient's parathyroid gland during
a thyroidectomy. Which assessments should the nurse prioritize when pro-
viding postoperative care for this patient? Correct Ans: Serum calcium
levels and signs of hypocalcemia
7. What should be included in the interprofessional plan of care for a
patient with Cushing disease? Correct Ans: Counseling related to body
image changes
8. The patient in the emergency department after a car accident is wearing
medical identification listing Addison's disease. What should the nurse
expect to be included in the care of this patient? Correct Ans: Increased
glucocorticoid replacement
9. A nurse suspects nutritional deficits in a patient, which action will the
nurse perform next? Correct Ans: Complete a full nutritional assessment
10. The nurse is aware of potential complications related to cirrhosis. Which
interventions would be included in a safe plan of care (select all that
apply)?-
Correct Ans: Teach the patient to avoid vigorous blowing of nose and
coughing.
Use the smallest gauge needle possible when giving injections or
drawing blood. Instruct the patient to avoid aspirin and nonsteroidal
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