random endocrine hesi
The laboratory report of a pregnant client shows increased adrenocorticotropic hormone, salivary cortisol, and blood glucose levels. What should the primary healthcare provider instruct the nurse to include in the plan of care for the client to help to reduce the risk of death in the client?
monitoring weight
What interventions should the nurse implement when caring for a client with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)? Select all that apply.
provide frequent oral care institute fall risk precautions monitor and report neurological changes
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital for diabetic ketoacidosis. Which clinical findings related to this event should the nurse document in the client's clinical record? Select all that apply.
acetone breath decreased arterial carbon dioxide levels
A nurse is caring for a client with hypoglycemia. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate in managing the client's condition? Select all that apply.
administer glucagon administer iv glucose administering oral hydrocortisone
What are the neurologic manifestations of hyperthyroidism? Select all that apply.
blurred vision exophthalmos
A client is taught how to recognize indications of a hypoglycemic reaction. Which signs and symptoms identified by the client indicate to the nurse that the teaching was effective? Select all that apply.
fatigue weakness nervousness increased perspirations
A client who has hypofunction of the adrenal gland is prescribed oral hydrocortisone. Which clinical finding indicates the need for dosage adjustment in the client? Select all that apply.
fluid retention rapid weight gain
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed desmopressin acetate. What is the expected outcome in the client?
urine output 3l/day
What are the most common hormones produced in excess with hyperpituitarism? Select all that apply.
growth hormone prolactin
A client with addisonian crisis exhibits severe manifestations of glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid deficiencies. Which responses should the nurse expect the client to exhibit? Select all that apply.
hyperkalemia hyponatremia postural hypertension
The nurse is caring for a client with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus who is prescribed a low-sodium diet and chlorothiazide therapy. The client fails to respond to the therapy. Which alternative treatment should the nurse be prepared to administer?
indomethacin
A registered nurse is providing information to a group of student nurses regarding the actions of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Which statement made by the student nurse indicates a need for further teaching? Select all that apply.
it allows reabsorption of phosprous in the kidney tubules it decreases serum calcium levels by increasing bone resorption
The client is admitted to the hospital with a large goiter, and a thyroidectomy is performed. What should the nurse do during the first four hours after the surgery? Select all that apply.
monitor for strdyor or dyspnea assess the sides and back of the client's neck to assess for bleeding
