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The nurse is developing a care plan for a client with Cushing syndrome.
What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize?
A. Risk for injury related to weakness
B. Ineffective breathing pattern related to muscle weakness
C. Risk for loneliness related to disturbed body image
D. Autonomic dysreflexia related to neurologic changes - Answer-A.
Risk for injury related to weakness
The nurse is performing a shift assessment of a client with
aldosteronism. What priority assessment(s) should the nurse include that
relate to this condition? Select all that apply.
A. Urine output
B. Signs or symptoms of venous thromboembolism
C. Peripheral pulses
D. Blood pressure
E. Skin integrity - Answer-A. Urine output
D. Blood pressure
, The home care nurse is conducting client teaching with a client on
corticosteroid therapy. To achieve consistency with the body's natural
secretion of cortisol, when should the home care nurse instruct the client
to take the corticosteroids?
A. In the evening between 4 PM and 6 PM
B. Prior to going to sleep at night
C. At noon every day
D. In the morning between 7 AM and 8 AM - Answer-D. In the morning
between 7 AM and 8 AM
A client presents at the walk-in clinic reporting diarrhea and vomiting.
The client has a documented history of adrenal insufficiency.
Considering the client's history and current symptoms, the nurse should
anticipate that the client will be instructed to increase intake of:
A. sodium.
B. potassium.
C. simple carbohydrates.
D. calcium - Answer-A. sodium.
The nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism. What level of
activity would the nurse expect to promote?
A. Complete bed rest
B. Bed rest with bathroom privileges
C. Out of bed (OOB) to the chair twice a day
D. Ambulation and activity as tolerated - Answer-D. Ambulation and
activity as tolerated
, A client has returned to the floor after having a thyroidectomy for
thyroid cancer. What laboratory finding may be an early indication of
parathyroid gland injury or removal?
A. Hyponatremia
B. Hypophosphatemia
C. Hypocalcemia
D. Hypokalemia - Answer-C. Hypocalcemia
The nurse is planning the care of a client with hyperthyroidism. What
should the nurse specify in the client's meal plan?
A. A reduced calorie diet, high in nutrients
B. Small, frequent meals, high in protein and calories
C. Three large, bland meals a day
D. A diet high in fiber and plant-sourced fat - Answer-B. Small, frequent
meals, high in protein and calories
A client has been admitted to the postsurgical unit following a
thyroidectomy. To promote comfort and safety, how should the nurse
best position the client?
A. Side-lying with one pillow under the head
B. Head of the bed elevated 30 degrees and no pillows placed under the
head
C. Semi-Fowler with the head supported on two pillows
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The nurse is developing a care plan for a client with Cushing syndrome.
What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize?
A. Risk for injury related to weakness
B. Ineffective breathing pattern related to muscle weakness
C. Risk for loneliness related to disturbed body image
D. Autonomic dysreflexia related to neurologic changes - Answer-A.
Risk for injury related to weakness
The nurse is performing a shift assessment of a client with
aldosteronism. What priority assessment(s) should the nurse include that
relate to this condition? Select all that apply.
A. Urine output
B. Signs or symptoms of venous thromboembolism
C. Peripheral pulses
D. Blood pressure
E. Skin integrity - Answer-A. Urine output
D. Blood pressure
, The home care nurse is conducting client teaching with a client on
corticosteroid therapy. To achieve consistency with the body's natural
secretion of cortisol, when should the home care nurse instruct the client
to take the corticosteroids?
A. In the evening between 4 PM and 6 PM
B. Prior to going to sleep at night
C. At noon every day
D. In the morning between 7 AM and 8 AM - Answer-D. In the morning
between 7 AM and 8 AM
A client presents at the walk-in clinic reporting diarrhea and vomiting.
The client has a documented history of adrenal insufficiency.
Considering the client's history and current symptoms, the nurse should
anticipate that the client will be instructed to increase intake of:
A. sodium.
B. potassium.
C. simple carbohydrates.
D. calcium - Answer-A. sodium.
The nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism. What level of
activity would the nurse expect to promote?
A. Complete bed rest
B. Bed rest with bathroom privileges
C. Out of bed (OOB) to the chair twice a day
D. Ambulation and activity as tolerated - Answer-D. Ambulation and
activity as tolerated
, A client has returned to the floor after having a thyroidectomy for
thyroid cancer. What laboratory finding may be an early indication of
parathyroid gland injury or removal?
A. Hyponatremia
B. Hypophosphatemia
C. Hypocalcemia
D. Hypokalemia - Answer-C. Hypocalcemia
The nurse is planning the care of a client with hyperthyroidism. What
should the nurse specify in the client's meal plan?
A. A reduced calorie diet, high in nutrients
B. Small, frequent meals, high in protein and calories
C. Three large, bland meals a day
D. A diet high in fiber and plant-sourced fat - Answer-B. Small, frequent
meals, high in protein and calories
A client has been admitted to the postsurgical unit following a
thyroidectomy. To promote comfort and safety, how should the nurse
best position the client?
A. Side-lying with one pillow under the head
B. Head of the bed elevated 30 degrees and no pillows placed under the
head
C. Semi-Fowler with the head supported on two pillows
