Suspected acromegaly Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention should receive priority during the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine - Answer-Assessing the Clients Airway A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the client's diagnosis, the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram Endocrine - Answer-Calcium A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit which symptom? *Exam Cram Endocrine - Answer-Bronze Pigmentation A client w/...

The nurse is coordinating care for a postpartum client and her newborn with the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). The mother is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive. The nurse would recognize the need to educate the UAP, who is observed doing which of the following actions? A. Assist the mother who is attempting to breastfeed her baby B. Place the infant on his or her back in the bassinet C. Wear gloves while changing the newborn's soiled diaper D. Assist the mother to walk to ...

1. A 45-year-old male patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? a. Have you had a recent head injury? b. Do you have to wear larger shoes now? c. Is there a family history of acromegaly? d. Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety? - ANSWER-ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head injury and family history are not risk factors for acromegaly. Tremors and anxiety are not clinical ...

ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED EXAM 2019 WITH NGN QUESTIONS AND ELABORATIONS GRADED A+ 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is Postoperative following a bilateral adrenalectomy. The Nurse should expect to administer glucocorticoids following the procedure to enhance which of the following therapeutic effects? B. Inhibit glucose metabolism C. Compensate for decreased cortisol levels D. Decrease susceptibility to infection E. Acts as a diuretic to maintain urine output Answer B ...

NSG120 Endocrine Test Questions And Answers| Verified Update 100% A nurse is caring for a client with Addison's disease. For which of the following skin assessments should the nurse assess? a. Purple striae on the chest and abdomen b. Butterfly rash across the bridge of the nose c. Bronze pigmentation of the exposed and unexposed skin d. Jaundice of the face and sclera - ANSWER b. Bronze pigmentation of the exposed and unexposed skin. A nurse is instructing a client about the pat...

ATI PROCTORED MEDICAL SURGICAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM 2023/2024 A nurse is assessing a client who has manifestations of acromegaly. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Thinning of skeletal bone structure B. Concave chest wall C. High-pitched voice D. Increased head size - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct Answer: D. Increased head size A client who has acromegaly will present with an enlarged head size due to the excessive production of growth hormones af...

Chapter 49: Endocrine Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition 1. A 40-yr-old patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? a. "Have you had a recent head injury?" b. "Do you have to wear larger shoes now?" c. "Is there a family history of acromegaly?" d. "Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?" - ANSWERS ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head injury...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 40-year-old patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question would the nurse ask? a. “Have you had a recent head injury?” b. “Do you have to wear larger shoes now?” c. “Is there a family history of acromegaly?” d. “Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?” ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head injury and family history are not risk factors for acromegaly. Tremor...

1. A 40-yr-old patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? a. "Have you had a recent head injury?" b. "Do you have to wear larger shoes now?" c. "Is there a family history of acromegaly?" d. "Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?" - Correct Answer ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head injury and family history are not risk factors for acromegaly. Tremors and anxiet...

NCLEX-PN NGN Exam Test Bank 1. The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. The nurse should be particularly alert for: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal tenderness C. Muscle tetany D. Oliguria Answer A: Removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by a transsphenoidal approach, through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway. Answers B, C, and D are not correct because they are not directl...