NURSING ADULT 2 Prep Chapter 52
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A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism.
Which statement by the client indicates the n
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NURSING ADULT 2 Prep Chapter 52
Question 1 See full question
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A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism.
Which statement by the client indicates the need for additional discharge teaching?
You Selected:
"I will increase my fluid and calcium intake."
Correct response:
"I will increase my fluid and calcium intake."
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Hyperparathyroidism, p.
1527.
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Question 2 See full question
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For a client with hyperthyroidism, treatment is most likely to include:
You Selected:
a thyroid hormone antagonist.
Correct response: a thyroid hormone antagonist.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Medical Management, p.
1519.
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A nurse is assessing a client with hyperthyroidism. What findings should the nurse
expect?
You Selected:
Weight loss, nervousness, and tachycardia
Correct response:
Weight loss, nervousness, and tachycardia
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Clinical Manifestations,
p. 1519.
Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders
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A client is scheduled for a diagnostic test to measure blood hormone levels. The nurse
expects that this test will determine which of the following?
You Selected:
The functioning of endocrine glands
Correct response:
The functioning of endocrine glands
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Blood Tests, pp. 1505-
1506.
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Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in a client with severe
hyperthyroidism?
You Selected:
Exophthalmos
Correct response:
Exophthalmos
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Clinical Manifestations,
p. 1519.Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders
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While assessing a client with hypoparathyroidism, the nurse taps the client's facial nerve
and observes twitching of the mouth and tightening of the jaw. The nurse would
document this finding as which of the following?
You Selected:
Positive Chvostek's sign
Correct response:
Positive Chvostek's sign
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Assessment and
Diagnostic Findings, p. 1530.
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Question 7 See full question
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The actions of parathyroid hormone (PTH) are increased in the presence of which
vitamin?
You Selected:
D
Correct response: D
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Anatomic and
Physiologic Overview, p. 1527.
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A nursing student asks the instructor why the pituitary gland is called the “master gland.”
What is the best response by the instructor?
You Selected:
“It regulates the function of other endocrine glands.”
Correct response:
“It regulates the function of other endocrine glands.”
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Anatomic and
Physiologic Overview, p. 1506.
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A patient is suspected of having a pheochromocytoma and is having diagnostic tests
done in the hospital. What symptoms does the nurse recognize as most significant for a
patient with this disorder?
You Selected:
Blood pressure varying between 120/86 and 240/130 mm Hg
Correct response:
Blood pressure varying between 120/86 and 240/130 mm Hg
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Assessment and
Diagnostic Findings, p. 1532.
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A client has experienced several autoimmune disorders over the last 25 years, and
lately has developed a new set of symptoms. What assessments would the nurse
expect to find with a client with suspected Addison disease? Select all that apply.
You Selected:
Depression
Increased appetite
Hypoglycemia
Correct response:
Hypoglycemia
Depression
Hypotension
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A client is returned to his room after a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which piece of equipment
is most important for the nurse to keep at the client's bedside?
You Selected:
Tracheostomy set
Correct response:
Tracheostomy set
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Providing Postoperative
Care, p. 1526.
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A middle-aged female client complains of anxiety, insomnia, weight loss, the inability to
concentrate, and eyes feeling "gritty." Thyroid function tests reveal the following:
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 0.02 U/ml, thyroxine 20 g/dl, and triiodothyronine
253 ng/dl. A 6-hour radioactive iodine uptake test showed a diffuse uptake of 85%.
Based on these assessment findings, the nurse should suspect:
You Selected:
Graves' disease.
Correct response:
Graves' disease.Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Table 52-2, p. 1512.
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Which intervention is the most critical for a client with myxedema coma?
You Selected:
Maintaining a patent airway
Correct response:
Maintaining a patent airway
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Clinical Manifestations,
pp. 1514-1515.
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During the first 24 hours after a client is diagnosed with addisonian crisis, which
intervention should the nurse perform frequently?You Selected:
Assess vital signs.
Correct response:
Assess vital signs.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Clinical Manifestations,
p. 1534.
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Question 5 See full question
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Evaluation of an adult client reveals oversecretion of growth hormone. Which of the
following would the nurse expect to find?
You Selected:
Bulging forehead
Correct response:
Bulging forehead
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Anterior Pituitary, p.
1508.
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A client is receiving long-term treatment with high-dose corticosteroids. Which of the
following would the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
You Selected:
Moon face
Correct response:
Moon face
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Table 52-5, p. 1542.
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Trousseau’s sign is elicited by which of the following?
You Selected:
Carpopedal spasm is induced by occluding the blood flow to the arm for 3
minutes with the use of a blood pressure cuff.
Correct response:
Carpopedal spasm is induced by occluding the blood flow to the arm for 3
minutes with the use of a blood pressure cuff.
Explanation:
Reference: Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Assessment and
Diagnostic Findings, p. 1530.
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The primary function of the thyroid gland includes which of the following?
You Selected:
Control of cellular metabolic activity
Correct response:
Control of cellular metabolic activity
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Function of Thyroid
Hormone, p. 1511.
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Which are correct statements about the relationship between the hypothalamus and the
pituitary gland? Select all that apply.
You Selected: The pituitary gland is called the master gland because it regulates the function of
the hypothalamus and other endocrine glands.
Correct response:
Many endocrine glands respond to stimulation from the pituitary gland, which is
connected by a stalk to the hypothalamus in the brain.
Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the lobes of the pituitary gland secrete
various hormones.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, p. 1506.
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The nurse is reviewing a client’s history which reveals that the client has had an over
secretion of growth hormone (GH) that occurred before puberty. The nurse interprets
this as which of the following?
You Selected:
Gigantism
Correct response:
Gigantism
Explanation:
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Report this QuestionA nurse is assessing a client with Cushing's syndrome. Which observation should the nurse
report to the physician immediately?
You Selected:
An irregular apical pulse
Correct response:
An irregular apical pulse
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment and
Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Monitoring and Managing Potential
Complications, p. 1539.
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A nurse explains to a client with thyroid disease that the thyroid gland normally produces:
You Selected:
T3, thyroxine (T4), and calcitonin.
Correct response:
T3, thyroxine (T4), and calcitonin.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment and
Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, The Thyroid Gland, p. 1510.
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Antithyroid medications are not generally recommended for elderly patients because of which
side effect?
You Selected:
Granulocytopenia
Correct response:
Granulocytopenia
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment and
Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, p. 1521.
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Which assessment would a nurse perform on a client with Cushing’s syndrome who is at high
risk of developing a peptic ulcer?
You Selected:
Observe stool color.
Correct response:
Observe stool color.
Explanation:Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment and
Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Preparing the Patient for Surgery, p.
1538.
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A client with acromegaly is admitted to the hospital with complaints of partial blindness that
began suddenly. What does the nurse suspect is occurring with this client?
You Selected:
Retinal detachment
Correct response:
Pressure on the optic nerve
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment and
Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Clinical Manifestations, p. 1508.
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A client has a decreased level of thyroid hormone being excreted. What will the feedback loop
do to maintain the level of thyroid hormone required to maintain homeostatic stability?
You Selected: Stimulate more hormones using the negative feedback system
Correct response:
Stimulate more hormones using the negative feedback system
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment and
Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Regulation of Thyroid Hormone, p.
1511.
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A client is suspected to have a pituitary tumor due to signs of diabetes insipidus. What initial test
does the nurse help to prepare the client for?
You Selected:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Correct response:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment and
Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Assessment and Diagnostic Findings,
p. 1509.
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1509
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Which disorder is characterized by a group of symptoms produced by an excess of free
circulating cortisol from the adrenal cortex?
You Selected:
Cushing syndrome
Correct response:
Cushing syndrome
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment and
Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Cushing Syndrome, p. 1536.
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Question 9 See full question
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The nurse assesses a patient who has an obvious goiter. What type of deficiency does the nurse
recognize is most likely the cause of this?
You Selected:
Iodine
Correct response:
Iodine
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment and
Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Pathophysiology, p. 1511.Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders - Page
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Question 10 See full question
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A nurse is assigned to care for a patient with increased parathormone secretion. Which of the
following serum levels should the nurse monitor for this patient?
You Selected:
Calcium
Correct response:
Calcium
Explanation:
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A client is admitted for treatment of the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
(SIADH). Which nursing intervention is appropriate?
You Selected:
Restricting fluids
Correct response:
Restricting fluids
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Syndrome of
Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion, p. 1510.Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders
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A client receiving thyroid replacement therapy develops influenza and forgets to take
her thyroid replacement medicine. The nurse understands that skipping this medication
puts the client at risk for developing which life-threatening complication?
You Selected:
Myxedema coma
Correct response:
Myxedema coma
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Clinical Manifestations,
p. 1515.
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Which condition should a nurse expect to find in a client diagnosed with
hyperparathyroidism?
You Selected:
Hyperphosphatemia
Correct response: Hypercalcemia
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Assessment and
Diagnostic Findings, p. 1528.
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A client with acromegaly has been given the option of a surgical approach or a medical
approach. The client decides to have a surgical procedure to remove the pituitary gland.
What does the nurse understand this surgical procedure is called?
You Selected:
Hypophysectomy
Correct response:
Hypophysectomy
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Glossary, p. 1502.
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A client sustained a head injury when falling off of a ladder. While in the hospital, the
client begins voiding large amounts of clear urine and states he is very thirsty. The client
states that he feels weak, and he has had an 8-lb weight loss since admission. What
should the client be tested for?
You Selected:
Hypothyroidism
Correct response:
Diabetes insipidus (DI)
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Diabetes Insipidus, p.
1509.
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What interventions can the nurse encourage the client with diabetes insipidus to do in
order to control thirst and compensate for urine loss?
You Selected:
Consume adequate amounts of fluid.
Correct response:
Consume adequate amounts of fluid.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessmentand Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Medical Management, p.
1509.
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A client has a dysfunction in one of his glands that is causing a decrease in the level of
calcium in the blood. What gland should be evaluated for dysfunction?
You Selected:
Thyroid gland
Correct response:
Parathyroid gland
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Table 52-1: Major Action
and Source of Selected Hormones, p. 1505.
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The nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and observes a calcium level
of 16.2 mg/dL. What interventions does the nurse prepare to provide to reduce the
calcium level? Select all that apply.
You Selected: Administration of calcitonin
Monitoring the patient for fluid overload
Intravenous isotonic saline solution in large quantities
Correct response:
Administration of calcitonin
Intravenous isotonic saline solution in large quantities
Monitoring the patient for fluid overload
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Medical Management, p.
1528.
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A patient is ordered desmopressin (DDAVP) for the treatment of diabetes insipidus.
What therapeutic response does the nurse anticipate the patient will experience?
You Selected:
A decrease in urine output
Correct response:
A decrease in urine output
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Pharmacologic Therapy,
p. 1510.Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders
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The nurse assesses a patient who has been diagnosed with Addison's disease. Which
of the following is a diagnostic sign of this disease?
You Selected:
Potassium of 6.0 mEq/L
Correct response:
Potassium of 6.0 mEq/L
Explanation:
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A client is admitted to the health care facility for evaluation for Addison's disease. Which
laboratory test result best supports a diagnosis of Addison's disease?
You Selected:
Serum potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L
Correct response:
Serum potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Clinical Manifestations,
p. 1534.Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders
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Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority for a client with hyperthyroidism?
You Selected:
Risk for imbalanced nutrition: More than body requirements related to thyroid
hormone excess
Correct response:
Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements related to thyroid hormone
excess
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Nursing Interventions, p.
1523.
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Which outcome indicates that treatment of a client with diabetes insipidus has been
effective?
You Selected:
Fluid intake is less than 2,500 ml/day.
Correct response: Fluid intake is less than 2,500 ml/day.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Medical Management,
pp. 1509-1510.
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Dilutional hyponatremia occurs in which disorder?
You Selected:
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
Correct response:
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Syndrome of
Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion, p. 1510.
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Report this QuestionA client has been experiencing a decrease in serum calcium. After diagnostics, the
physician proposes the calcium level fluctuation is due to altered parathyroid function.
What is the typical number of parathyroid glands?
You Selected:
four
Correct response:
four
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Anatomic and
Physiologic Overview, p. 1527.
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A client has been diagnosed with myxedema from long-standing hypothyroidism. What
clinical manifestations of this disorder does the nurse recognize are progressing to
myxedema coma? Select all that apply.
You Selected:
Hypoventilation
Hypothermia
Hypotension
Correct response:
Hypothermia
Hypotension
Hypoventilation
Explanation:
Reference: Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Clinical Manifestations,
p. 1514.
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After a thyroidectomy, the client develops a carpopedal spasm while the nurse is taking
a BP reading on the left arm. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
You Selected:
Administer IV calcium gluconate as ordered.
Correct response:
Administer IV calcium gluconate as ordered.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Nursing Management, p.
1530.
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A nurse is aware that several laboratory results are present in a patient diagnosed with
diabetes insipidus. Select all that apply.
You Selected: Urine specific gravity of 1.001
Serum sodium level of 149 mEq/L
Serum osmolality of 310 mOsm/kg
Correct response:
Urine specific gravity of 1.001
Serum osmolality of 310 mOsm/kg
Serum sodium level of 149 mEq/L
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Clinical Manifestations,
p. 1509.
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Surgical removal of the thyroid gland is the treatment of choice for thyroid cancer.
During the immediate postoperative period, the nurse knows to evaluate serum levels of
__________ to assess for a serious and primary postoperative complication of
thyroidectomy.
You Selected:
Potassium
Correct response:
Calcium
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Medical Management, p.
1526.Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders
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Antithyroid medications are contraindicated in late pregnancy due to the fact that which
of the following may occur? Select all that apply.
You Selected:
Fetal hypothyroidism
Cretinism
Fetal bradycardia
Goiter
Correct response:
Fetal hypothyroidism
Fetal bradycardia
Goiter
Cretinism
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A client with Addison's disease comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit. When assessing
this client, the nurse should stay alert for signs and symptoms of:
You Selected:
calcium and phosphorus abnormalities.
Correct response:
sodium and potassium abnormalities.
Explanation:
Reference: Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Clinical Manifestations,
p. 1534.
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A middle-aged female client complains of anxiety, insomnia, weight loss, the inability to
concentrate, and eyes feeling "gritty." Thyroid function tests reveal the following:
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 0.02 U/ml, thyroxine 20 g/dl, and triiodothyronine
253 ng/dl. A 6-hour radioactive iodine uptake test showed a diffuse uptake of 85%.
Based on these assessment findings, the nurse should suspect:
You Selected:
Graves' disease.
Correct response:
Graves' disease.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Table 52-2, p. 1512.
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What is the most common cause of hyperaldosteronism?You Selected:
An adrenal adenoma
Correct response:
An adrenal adenoma
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018.
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A client with hypothyroidism is afraid of needles and doesn't want to have his blood
drawn. What should the nurse say to help alleviate his concerns?
You Selected:
"I'll stay here with you while the technician draws your blood."
Correct response:
"I'll stay here with you while the technician draws your blood."
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Medical Management, p.
1515.
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Which assessment is done by the nurse when conducting a physical examination?
You Selected:
Palpate the thyroid gland repeatedly
Correct response:
Examine the shape and color of the nails
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, p. 1514.
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Beta-blockers are used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism to counteract which of the
following effects?
You Selected:
Sympathetic
Correct response:
Sympathetic
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Monitoring and
Managing Potential Complications, p. 1523.Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders
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During physical examination of a client with a suspected endocrine disorder, the nurse
assesses the body structures. The nurse gathers this data based on the understanding
that it is an important aid in which of the following?
You Selected:
Detecting evidence of hormone hypersecretion
Correct response:
Detecting evidence of hormone hypersecretion
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018.
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A patient taking corticosteroids for exacerbation of Crohn’s disease comes to the clinic
and informs the nurse that he wants to stop taking them because of the increase in
acne and moon face. What can the nurse educate the patient regarding these
symptoms?
You Selected:
The moon face and acne will resolve when the medication is tapered off.
Correct response:
The moon face and acne will resolve when the medication is tapered off.Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Table 52-5, p. 1542.
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Patients with hyperthyroidism are characteristically:
You Selected:
Sensitive to heat
Correct response:
Sensitive to heat
Explanation:
Reference:
Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical
Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 52: Assessment
and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders, Clinical Manifestations,
p. 1519.
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A patient experiences a life-threatening hypercalcemic crisis. The provider orders a
cytotoxic agent. Which of the following is most likely the drug that is prescribed?You Selected:
Mithramycin
Correct response:
Mithramycin
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