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NCLEX - PassPoint PN Reduction of Risk Potential I Questions with Complete Solutions
  • NCLEX - PassPoint PN Reduction of Risk Potential I Questions with Complete Solutions

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  • A child, age 2, is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown number of aspirin tablets about 30 minutes earlier. On entering the examination room, the child is crying and clinging to his mother. Which data should the nurse obtain first? Recent exposure to communicable diseases Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure Height and weight Number of immunizations received CORRECT ANS Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure Explanation: The most important da...
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Endocrine Disorder NCLEX Questions with answers 2024
  • Endocrine Disorder NCLEX Questions with answers 2024

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  • Endocrine Disorder NCLEX QuestionsA patient suspected of having acromegaly has an elevated plasma growth hormone level. In acromegaly, the nurse would also expect the patient's diagnostic results to include a. hyperinsulinemia b. a plasma glucose of less than 70 c. decreased growth hormone levels with an oral glucose challenge test d. a serum sometomedin C (insulin-like growth-factor) of more than 300 - correct answer d. a serum somatomedin C (Insulin-like-growth-factor) of more than 300 (...
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Med Surg Endocrine system Popular
  • Med Surg Endocrine system

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  • Med Surg Endocrine system ### Preoperative Care for Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy 1. What postoperative instructions should be provided to a patient after a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy? - A. Avoid sneezing - B. Drink through a straw - C. Cough forcefully - D. Wash mouth out with peroxide - Correct Answer: A. Avoid sneezing ### Acromegaly Evaluation 2. What causes the prominent facial features of a patient with acromegaly? - A. Prolactin - B. Growth hormone - C. Thyroid-stimulatin...
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NUR3128 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
  • NUR3128 Exam 1 Questions and Answers

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  • 1. Upon review of Ms. Andrews' admission clinical presentation. which clinical manifestations are most related to excessive growth hormone? A. Headache B. Enlarged hands C. Visual changes D. Nausea Answer> B. Enlarged hands 2. Ms. Andrews is ordered to receive bromocriptine mesylate (Parlodel) for the treatment of her tumor. The nurse correlates which rationale for this medication? (Note: Reference Pharm text page 694) A. Decreases serum glucose levels B. Decreases water reab...
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Med- Surg Endocrine system Test with Answers
  • Med- Surg Endocrine system Test with Answers

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  • Med- Surg Endocrine system Test with Answers The preoperative teaching for a patient scheduled for a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy should include the instruction that postoperatively, the patient should: A. Avoid Sneezing B. Drink through a straw C. Cough forcefully. D. Wash mouth out with peroxide. - ️️ -A. Avoid Sneezing The nurse is aware that the large flattened features of the patient with acromegaly are caused by an excess of : A. Prolactin B. Growth hormone C. Thyroid-sti...
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2013 ATI RN  Comprehensive  Predictor Form  B180 QUESTIONS
  • 2013 ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Form B180 QUESTIONS

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  • 1. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following will the nurse identify as the highest priority? A. Jugular distention B. Frothy pink septum C. Hepatomegaly D. Weight gain 2. A nurse in the emergency department is assisting with the suturing of a laceration to the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Pour the sterile cleansing solution holding on the bottle10 cm(4 in) above the sterile field B. Pull the top...
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endoctrine-acromegaly-421-exam-4
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  • Acromegalyendoctrine-acromegaly-421-exam-4● rarere condition characterized by an overproduction of Growth Hormone (GH). ● Most often occurs b/c of benign growthhormone-secretingg pituitary adenoma. ● Overgrowth of soft tissues,and bones in the hands, feet, and face ● Proximal muscle weakness, joint pain, carpal tunnel, thickened skin, visual changes due to pressure on the optic nerve, glucose intoleranc,e and manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus. ● H&P, insulin-like growth facto...
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Capstone Med Surg Assessment 2024 Test 100% Correct Questions and Answers
  • Capstone Med Surg Assessment 2024 Test 100% Correct Questions and Answers

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  • Capstone Med Surg Assessment 2024 Test 100% Correct Questions and Answers A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following dietary modifications should the nurse include? {Ans: - Avoid drinking liquids with meals A nurse is assessing a client following a hypophysectomy. Which of the following findings indicates the client might be developing diabetes insipidus? {Ans: - Hyperglycemia A nurse is assessing a client who has a history...
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MedSurg II Endocrine Exam 4 Review(Az college of nursing)2022
  • MedSurg II Endocrine Exam 4 Review(Az college of nursing)2022

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  • Hormone secretion does what when circulating levels drop? increase Elevation of T3 T4 levels being released means TSH levels drop How would you palpate and assess a tumor on the thyroid? ISTHMUS. Stand behind the pt (posterior approach) and palpate anterior neck below chricoid cartilage and have the patient swallow. What is the best indication to determine if someone has hypothyroidism TSH level (high) What would be the difference between thyroid storm and hyperth...
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PN3 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
  • PN3 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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  • PN3 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A pt with hyperaldosteronism is being treated w/ spironolactone before surgery. Which precautions does the nurse teach this pt? Read the label before using salt substitutes A nurse assess a pt w/ anterior pituitary hyperfunction. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect? - Protrusion of the lower jaw - Enlarged hands & feet - Barrel-shaped chest An emergency nurse cares for a pt who is experiencing an acute adrenal crisis. What action would ...
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