Exam 3: Endocrine Dysfunction NCLEX Questions correctly answered

Exam 3: Endocrine Dysfunction NCLEX Questionsb A father calls the pediatrician's office concerned about his 5 year old type 1 diabetic child who has been ill. He reports that upon checking the child's urine, it was positive for ketones. What is the nurse's best response to the father? a. "come to the office immediately" b. "encourage the child to drink calorie-free liquids" c. "hold the next dose of insulin" d. "administer an extra dose of insulin now" c A nurse working on a pediatric unit is assigned to an infant with hypothyroidism. She knows that the assessment may include: a. thyroid function test that are usually normal, although TSH levels may be slightly or moderately elevated b. increased secretion of pituitary TSH in response to decreased circulating levels of TH or from infiltrative neoplastic or inflammatory processes c. dry skin, puffiness around the eyes, sparse hair, constipation, sleepiness, lethargy, and mental decline d. clinical features, including irritability, hyperactivity, short attention span, tremors, insomnia, and emotional lability