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A female adult client with a history of chronic hyperparathyroidism admits to being noncompliant.
Based on initial assessment findings, nurse Julia formulates the nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury. To
complete the nursing diagnosis statement for this client, which "related-to" phrase should the nurse
add?
A. Related to bone demineralization resulting in pathologic fractures
B. Related to exhaustion secondary to an accelerated metabolic rate
C. Related to edema and dry skin secondary to fluid infiltration into the interstitial spaces
D. Related to tetany secondary to a decreased serum calcium level - ANSWER ✔ - a. Related to bone
demineralization resulting in pathologic fractures [too much in blood has diminished calcium stores in
bone]
Nurse Oliver should expect a client with hypothyroidism to report which health concerns?
A. Increased appetite and weight loss
B. Puffiness of the face and hands
C. Nervousness and tremors
D. Thyroid gland swelling - ANSWER ✔ - puffiness of the face and hands
A female client with hypothyroidism (myxedema) is receiving levothyroxine (Synthroid), 25 mcg P.O.
daily. Which finding should nurse Hans recognize as an adverse drug effect?
A. Dysuria
B. Leg cramps
C. Tachycardia
D. Blurred vision - ANSWER ✔ - tachycardia
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, A 67-year-old male client has been complaining of sleeping more, increased urination, anorexia,
weakness, irritability, depression, and bone pain that interferes with her going outdoors. Based on these
assessment findings, nurse Richard would suspect which of the following disorders?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Diabetes insipidus
C. Hypoparathyroidism
D. Hyperparathyroidism - ANSWER ✔ - hyperparathyroidism
Nurse notes what a patient who was admitted with DKA has rapid deep respirations. Which action
should the nurse take?
A. Notify the patient's health care provider.
B. Give the prescribed PRN lorazepam (Ativan).
C. Start the prescribed PRN oxygen at 2 to 4 L/min.
D. Encourage the patient to take deep, slow breaths - ANSWER ✔ - Notify the HCP
An agitated, confused female client arrives in the emergency department. Her history includes type 1
diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and angina pectoris. Assessment reveals pallor, diaphoresis, headache,
and intense hunger. A stat blood glucose sample measures 42 mg/dl, and the client is treated for an
acute hypoglycemic reaction. After recovery, Nurse Lily teaches the client to treat hypoglycemia by
ingesting:
A. 2 to 5 g of a simple carbohydrate.
B. 10 to 15 g of a simple carbohydrate.
C. 18 to 20 g of a simple carbohydrate.
D. 25 to 30 g of a simple carbohydrate. - ANSWER ✔ - 10-15 g of simple carbohydrate
During a class on exercise for diabetic clients, a female client asks the nurse educator how often to
exercise. The educator advises clients to exercise how often to meet the goals of planned exercise?
A. At least once a week
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MS Exam 2 Questions And Answers Recent Updated Solution
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, MS Exam 2 Questions And Answers Recent Updated Solution
A female adult client with a history of chronic hyperparathyroidism admits to being noncompliant.
Based on initial assessment findings, nurse Julia formulates the nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury. To
complete the nursing diagnosis statement for this client, which "related-to" phrase should the nurse
add?
A. Related to bone demineralization resulting in pathologic fractures
B. Related to exhaustion secondary to an accelerated metabolic rate
C. Related to edema and dry skin secondary to fluid infiltration into the interstitial spaces
D. Related to tetany secondary to a decreased serum calcium level - ANSWER ✔ - a. Related to bone
demineralization resulting in pathologic fractures [too much in blood has diminished calcium stores in
bone]
Nurse Oliver should expect a client with hypothyroidism to report which health concerns?
A. Increased appetite and weight loss
B. Puffiness of the face and hands
C. Nervousness and tremors
D. Thyroid gland swelling - ANSWER ✔ - puffiness of the face and hands
A female client with hypothyroidism (myxedema) is receiving levothyroxine (Synthroid), 25 mcg P.O.
daily. Which finding should nurse Hans recognize as an adverse drug effect?
A. Dysuria
B. Leg cramps
C. Tachycardia
D. Blurred vision - ANSWER ✔ - tachycardia
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, A 67-year-old male client has been complaining of sleeping more, increased urination, anorexia,
weakness, irritability, depression, and bone pain that interferes with her going outdoors. Based on these
assessment findings, nurse Richard would suspect which of the following disorders?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Diabetes insipidus
C. Hypoparathyroidism
D. Hyperparathyroidism - ANSWER ✔ - hyperparathyroidism
Nurse notes what a patient who was admitted with DKA has rapid deep respirations. Which action
should the nurse take?
A. Notify the patient's health care provider.
B. Give the prescribed PRN lorazepam (Ativan).
C. Start the prescribed PRN oxygen at 2 to 4 L/min.
D. Encourage the patient to take deep, slow breaths - ANSWER ✔ - Notify the HCP
An agitated, confused female client arrives in the emergency department. Her history includes type 1
diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and angina pectoris. Assessment reveals pallor, diaphoresis, headache,
and intense hunger. A stat blood glucose sample measures 42 mg/dl, and the client is treated for an
acute hypoglycemic reaction. After recovery, Nurse Lily teaches the client to treat hypoglycemia by
ingesting:
A. 2 to 5 g of a simple carbohydrate.
B. 10 to 15 g of a simple carbohydrate.
C. 18 to 20 g of a simple carbohydrate.
D. 25 to 30 g of a simple carbohydrate. - ANSWER ✔ - 10-15 g of simple carbohydrate
During a class on exercise for diabetic clients, a female client asks the nurse educator how often to
exercise. The educator advises clients to exercise how often to meet the goals of planned exercise?
A. At least once a week
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