NUR 332 Endocrine

The nurse gives corticosteroids to a patient with acute adrenal insufficiency. The nurse determines that treatment is effective if what is observed? a. The patient is alert and oriented. b. The patient's lung sounds are clear. c. The patient's urinary output decreases. d. The patient's potassium level is 5.7 mEq/L.

a. The patient is alert and oriented.

An IV hydrocortisone infusion is started before a patient is taken to surgery for a bilateral adrenalectomy. Which explanation, if given by the nurse, is most appropriate? A. "The medication prevents sodium and water retention after surgery." B. "This drug stimulates your immune system and promotes wound healing." C. "The drug prevent clots from forming in the legs during your recovery from surgery." D. "This medicine is given to help your body respond to stress after removal of the adrenal glands."

D. "This medicine is given to help your body respond to stress after removal of the adrenal glands."

The nurse is caring for a patient who just returned to the surgical unit following a thyroidectomy. The nurse is most concerned if which is observed? a. The patient reports of increased thirst. b. The patient reports a sore throat when swallowing. c. The patient supports her head when moving in bed. d. The patient makes harsh, vibratory sounds when breathing.

d. The patient makes harsh, vibratory sounds when breathing.