Medical-Surgical: Endocrine| Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a bilateral adrenalectomy. The nurse should expect to administer glucocorticoids following the procedure to enhance which of the following therapeutic effects? [] compensate for decrease in cortisol levels [] inhibit glucose metabolism [] act as a diuretic to maintain urine output [] decrease susceptibility to infection - [] compensate for decrease in cortisol levels A nurse is planning a community health screening for a group of clients who are at risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following clients should the nurse include in the screening/ [] men who smoke [] men and women who are obese [] women who have hepatitis [] men and women who consume high-protein and low-carbohydrate foods - [] men and women who are obese A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about hypoglycemia. Which of the following menaifestations should the nurse include in the teaching? [] shakiness [] urinary frequency [] dry mucous membranes [] excess thirst - [] shakiness A nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is displaying manifestations of hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has hyperglycemia? [] hunger [] increased urination [] cold, clammy skin[] tremors - [] increased urination