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NU 185: MED-SURGE II EXAM 4
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention should
receive priority during the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine - correct-
answer - Assessing the Clients Airway
A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the client's
diagnosis, the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
correct-answer - Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit which symptom? *Exam
Cram Endocrine - correct-answer - Bronze Pigmentation
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A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed to? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
correct-answer - Limit the Sodium in her DIet
The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most likely exhibit symptoms of?
*Exam Cram Endocrine - correct-answer - Alteration in Visual Acuity
A diabetic client has been maintained on GLucophage (Metformin) for regulation
of his blood glucose levels. Which teaching should be included in the plan of care?
*Exam Cram Endocrine - correct-answer - Report changes in Urinary Pattern
A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this complication,
the nurse should instruct the client to? *Exam Cram Endocrine - correct-answer -
Eat a protein and carbohydrate snack at bedtime
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Which item should be kept at the bedside of a client who has just returned from
having a thyroidectomy? *Exam Cram Endocrine - correct-answer - A
tracheostomy set
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones secreted by
the parathyroid? *Exam Cram Endocrine - correct-answer - Vitamin D
A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience which symptom? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - correct-answer - Bone Pain
A diabetic client is taking Lantus Insulin for regulation of his blood glucose levels.
The nurse should know that this insulin will most likely be administered? *Exam
Cram Endocrine - correct-answer - At Night
NU 185: MED-SURGE II EXAM 4
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention should
receive priority during the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine - correct-
answer - Assessing the Clients Airway
A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the client's
diagnosis, the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
correct-answer - Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit which symptom? *Exam
Cram Endocrine - correct-answer - Bronze Pigmentation
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A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed to? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
correct-answer - Limit the Sodium in her DIet
The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most likely exhibit symptoms of?
*Exam Cram Endocrine - correct-answer - Alteration in Visual Acuity
A diabetic client has been maintained on GLucophage (Metformin) for regulation
of his blood glucose levels. Which teaching should be included in the plan of care?
*Exam Cram Endocrine - correct-answer - Report changes in Urinary Pattern
A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this complication,
the nurse should instruct the client to? *Exam Cram Endocrine - correct-answer -
Eat a protein and carbohydrate snack at bedtime
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Which item should be kept at the bedside of a client who has just returned from
having a thyroidectomy? *Exam Cram Endocrine - correct-answer - A
tracheostomy set
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones secreted by
the parathyroid? *Exam Cram Endocrine - correct-answer - Vitamin D
A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience which symptom? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - correct-answer - Bone Pain
A diabetic client is taking Lantus Insulin for regulation of his blood glucose levels.
The nurse should know that this insulin will most likely be administered? *Exam
Cram Endocrine - correct-answer - At Night
