NCLEX Endocrine Questions
The nurse is teaching a client with hyperparathyroidism how to manage the condition at home, Which response by the client indicates a need for additional teaching? A.
A
A nurse is completing an assessment on a client who is being admitted for a diagnostic workup for primary hyperparathyroidism. Which client complaints would be characteristic of this disorder? Select all A. Polyuria B. Headache C. Bone pain D. Nervousness E. Weight gain
A and B
A client with a diagnosis of Addisonian crisis is being admitted to the intensive care unit. Which findings will the interprofessional health care team focus on? Select all A. Hypotension B. Leukocytosis C. Hyperkalemia D. Hypercalcemia E. Hypernatremia
A, C, D
A client is admitted to an emergency department, and a diagnosis of myxedema coma is made, Which action should the nurse prepare to carry out initially? A. Warm the client B. Maintain a patent airway C. Administer thyroid hormone D, Administer fluid replacement
B
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department with DKA. In the acute phase, the nurse plans for which priority intervention? A. Correct the acidosis B. Administer 5% dextrose intravenously C. Apply a monitor for an electrocardiogram D. Administer short-duration insulin intravenously
D
A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who takes NPH daily in the morning calls the nurse to report recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia with exercising. Which statement by the client indicates an adequate understanding of the peak actin of NPH insulin and exercise A. I should not exercise since I am taking insulin B. The best time for me to exercise is after breakfast C. Best time for me to exercise is mid to late afternoon D. NPH is a basal insulin, so I should exercise in the evening
B
