The endocrine system NOT Mine

The nursing instructor asks a student to describe the pathophysiology that occurs in Cushing's syndrome. Which statement by the student indicates an accurate understanding of this disorder?

Cushing's syndrome is characterized by an over-secretion of glucocorticoid hormones

The nurse is caring for a postoperative parathyroidectomy client. Which would require the nurse's immediate attention?

Laryngeal stridor

Which measure should the nurse anticipate being included in the plan of care for a client who has been diagnosed with Graves' disease?

a restful environment

A client is suspected of having myasthenia gravis, and the primary health care provider administers edrophonium to determine the diagnosis. After administration of this medication, which sign/symptom would indicate the presence of myasthenia gravis?

an increase in muscle strength

The nurse is caring for a client after a thyroidectomy and monitoring for signs of thyroid storm. The nurse determines that which sign/symptom is indicative that a thyroid storm may be occurring?

bp of 80/60 mm hg

The nurse educator is asking the nursing student to recall the signs/symptoms of hypothyroidism. The nurse educator determines that the student understands this disorder if which are included in the student's response? Select all that apply.

cold intolerance constipation dry skin

A daily dose of prednisone is prescribed for a client. The nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding administration of the medication and instructs the client to take this medication at which time?

early morning

The nurse is preparing to reinforce instructions to a client with Addison's disease regarding diet therapy. The nurse understands that which diet should be prescribed for this client?

high-sodium, high carbohydrate

Which signs/symptoms should the nurse expect to note when collecting data on a client with Addison's disease?

hypotension and vomiting

The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching to a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which statement by the client indicates that the instructions related to dietary management were understood?

i can eat foods that contain potassium

The nurse should expect to note which interventions in the plan of care for a client with hypothyroidism? Select all that apply.

instruct the client about thyroid replacement therapy ins the client to contact the PHCP if episodes of chest pain occur

Fludrocortisone is prescribed for a client with Addison's disease. The primary health care provider needs to be notified if the client experiences which conditions? Select all that apply.

instruct the client to contact the PHCP provider if episodes of chest pain occur instruct the client to consume fluids and high fiber

The nurse is monitoring a client receiving levothyroxine sodium for hypothyroidism. Which findings indicate the presence of a side effect associated with this medication? Select all that apply.

mild heat intolerance insomnia weight loss

The nurse assists with creating a plan of care for a client with hyperparathyroidism receiving calcitonin-human. Which outcome has the highest priority regarding this medication?

reaching normal serum calcium levels

The nurse is collecting data regarding a client after a thyroidectomy and notes the development of a hoarse and weak voice. Which nursing action is appropriate?

reassure the client this is a normal condition

The nurse reinforces instructions to a client who is taking levothyroxine. Which instruction should the nurse give the client?

take the medication on an empty stomach

A client with a partial right adrenalectomy is placed on corticosteroid replacement therapy. Which data would indicate that the client is experiencing an adverse effect related to the pharmacological treatment?

tarry stools

The nurse reinforces medication instructions to a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse instructs the client to notify the primary health care provider (PHCP) if which sign/symptom occurs?

tremors