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PNR 309 FINAL EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
What is a characteristic that is common to all hormones? - (answers)They
influence cellular activity of specific target tissues.
A client is receiving radiation therapy for cancer of the kidney. The nurse monitors
the client for signs and symptoms of damage to which of the following organ(s)? -
(answers)Adrenal Glands
A client has a serum sodium level of 152 mmol/L. What is the normal hormonal
response to this situation? - (answers)Release of ADH
All cells in the body are believed to have intracellular receptors for which of the
following? - (answers)Thyroid hormone
When obtaining subjective data from a client during assessment of the endocrine
system, the nurse asks specifically about which of the following? -
(answers)Energy level
What is appropriate technique to use during physical assessment of the thyroid
gland? - (answers)Have the client swallow water during inspection and palpitation
of the gland.
Why do endocrine disorders often go unrecognized in older adults? -
(answers)Symptoms are often attributed to aging.
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A client has a total serum calcium level of 0.75 mmol/L. If this finding reflects
hypoparathyroidism, what would the nurse expect further diagnostic testing to
reveal? - (answers)Decrease serum PTH
after hypophysectomy for acromegaly, which of the following should be the focus
of post-operative Nursing Care? - (answers)frequent monitoring of serum and
urine osmolarity
a client with head injury develops siadh. Which of the following manifestations of
siadh would the nurse expect to find? - (answers)low urine output and
hyponatremia
which of the following symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect Ganondorf
removal of the parathyroid glands after thyroid surgery? - (answers)hypothermia
and tachycardia
important nursing intervention when caring for a client with Cushing's syndrome? -
(answers)monitoring blood glucose levels and protecting the client from exposure
to infection
which of the following is an important preoperative nursing intervention before an
adrenalectomy for hyper aldosteronism - (answers)administer potassium sparing
diuretics
how does the nurse instruct the client who is taking corticosteroids to control the
adverse effects of drug therapy? - (answers)increase calcium intake to 1500 mg
per day
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what does the nurse teach the client regarding the best time to take corticosteroids
for replacement purposes? - (answers)honour rising and in the late afternoon
The nurse is providing instructions to a client regarding a urine study for free
cortisol. Which of the following instructions is most important to include? -
(answers)Try to avoid stressful situations during the collection period.
Which of the following assessment parameters is of highest priority when caring
for a client undergoing a water deprivation test? - (answers)Weight
A client has sought care because of a loss of 12 kg over the past 6 months, during
which the client claims to have made no significant dietary changes. Which of the
following disorders is a potential cause of the weight loss? - (answers)Thyroid
disorder
The surgeon was unable to save a client's parathyroid gland during a radical
thyroidectomy. The nurse should consequently pay particular attention to which of
the following components of the client's laboratory values? - (answers)Calcium
levels
A client's recent medical history is indicative of diabetes insipidus. The nurse
would perform client education related to which of the following diagnostic tests? -
(answers)Water deprivation test
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with suspected hyperparathyroidism.
Because of the potential effects of this disease on electrolyte balance, the nurse
PNR 309 FINAL EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
What is a characteristic that is common to all hormones? - (answers)They
influence cellular activity of specific target tissues.
A client is receiving radiation therapy for cancer of the kidney. The nurse monitors
the client for signs and symptoms of damage to which of the following organ(s)? -
(answers)Adrenal Glands
A client has a serum sodium level of 152 mmol/L. What is the normal hormonal
response to this situation? - (answers)Release of ADH
All cells in the body are believed to have intracellular receptors for which of the
following? - (answers)Thyroid hormone
When obtaining subjective data from a client during assessment of the endocrine
system, the nurse asks specifically about which of the following? -
(answers)Energy level
What is appropriate technique to use during physical assessment of the thyroid
gland? - (answers)Have the client swallow water during inspection and palpitation
of the gland.
Why do endocrine disorders often go unrecognized in older adults? -
(answers)Symptoms are often attributed to aging.
, 2
A client has a total serum calcium level of 0.75 mmol/L. If this finding reflects
hypoparathyroidism, what would the nurse expect further diagnostic testing to
reveal? - (answers)Decrease serum PTH
after hypophysectomy for acromegaly, which of the following should be the focus
of post-operative Nursing Care? - (answers)frequent monitoring of serum and
urine osmolarity
a client with head injury develops siadh. Which of the following manifestations of
siadh would the nurse expect to find? - (answers)low urine output and
hyponatremia
which of the following symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect Ganondorf
removal of the parathyroid glands after thyroid surgery? - (answers)hypothermia
and tachycardia
important nursing intervention when caring for a client with Cushing's syndrome? -
(answers)monitoring blood glucose levels and protecting the client from exposure
to infection
which of the following is an important preoperative nursing intervention before an
adrenalectomy for hyper aldosteronism - (answers)administer potassium sparing
diuretics
how does the nurse instruct the client who is taking corticosteroids to control the
adverse effects of drug therapy? - (answers)increase calcium intake to 1500 mg
per day
, 3
what does the nurse teach the client regarding the best time to take corticosteroids
for replacement purposes? - (answers)honour rising and in the late afternoon
The nurse is providing instructions to a client regarding a urine study for free
cortisol. Which of the following instructions is most important to include? -
(answers)Try to avoid stressful situations during the collection period.
Which of the following assessment parameters is of highest priority when caring
for a client undergoing a water deprivation test? - (answers)Weight
A client has sought care because of a loss of 12 kg over the past 6 months, during
which the client claims to have made no significant dietary changes. Which of the
following disorders is a potential cause of the weight loss? - (answers)Thyroid
disorder
The surgeon was unable to save a client's parathyroid gland during a radical
thyroidectomy. The nurse should consequently pay particular attention to which of
the following components of the client's laboratory values? - (answers)Calcium
levels
A client's recent medical history is indicative of diabetes insipidus. The nurse
would perform client education related to which of the following diagnostic tests? -
(answers)Water deprivation test
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with suspected hyperparathyroidism.
Because of the potential effects of this disease on electrolyte balance, the nurse
