1 of 94
Term Definition
The nurse is assessing a client
D
who had a transsphenoidal
hypophysectomy yesterday.
Which finding requires
immediate notification to the
primary health care provider?
A. Dry lips and oral mucosa on
examination
B. Nasal drainage that tests
negative for glucose
C. Client report of a headache
and stiff neck
D. Urine specific gravity of 1.016
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True False
,Correct definition
C
, 2 of 94
Term Definition
A client newly diagnosed with
B
diabetes is not ready to learn
diabetes control during the
hospital stay. Which information
is the priority for the nurse to
teach the client and the client's
family?
Select all that apply.
A. Pathophysiology of diabetes
B. Causes and treatment of
hypoglycemia
C. Dietary control of blood
glucose
D. Insulin administration
E. Physical activity and exercise
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True False
Correct definition
B, D
3 of 94
Term Definition
, The nurse is caring for a patient D
diagnosed with small cell lung
cancer. The nurse understands
the patient may also present
with which endocrine disorder?
A. Adrenal crisis
B. Cushing's syndrome
C. Diabetes insipidus (DI)
D. Syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)
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True False
4 of 94
Term Definition
A client presents to the
A
emergency department with a
history of adrenal insufficiency.
The following laboratory values
are obtained: Na+ 130 mEq/L
(130 mmol/L), K+ 6.6 mEq/L (6.6
mmol/L), and glucose 72 mg/dL
(4 mmol/L). Which prescription
will the nurse implement first?
A. Administer insulin with
dextrose in normal saline.
Term Definition
The nurse is assessing a client
D
who had a transsphenoidal
hypophysectomy yesterday.
Which finding requires
immediate notification to the
primary health care provider?
A. Dry lips and oral mucosa on
examination
B. Nasal drainage that tests
negative for glucose
C. Client report of a headache
and stiff neck
D. Urine specific gravity of 1.016
Give this one a try later!
True False
,Correct definition
C
, 2 of 94
Term Definition
A client newly diagnosed with
B
diabetes is not ready to learn
diabetes control during the
hospital stay. Which information
is the priority for the nurse to
teach the client and the client's
family?
Select all that apply.
A. Pathophysiology of diabetes
B. Causes and treatment of
hypoglycemia
C. Dietary control of blood
glucose
D. Insulin administration
E. Physical activity and exercise
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
B, D
3 of 94
Term Definition
, The nurse is caring for a patient D
diagnosed with small cell lung
cancer. The nurse understands
the patient may also present
with which endocrine disorder?
A. Adrenal crisis
B. Cushing's syndrome
C. Diabetes insipidus (DI)
D. Syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)
Give this one a try later!
True False
4 of 94
Term Definition
A client presents to the
A
emergency department with a
history of adrenal insufficiency.
The following laboratory values
are obtained: Na+ 130 mEq/L
(130 mmol/L), K+ 6.6 mEq/L (6.6
mmol/L), and glucose 72 mg/dL
(4 mmol/L). Which prescription
will the nurse implement first?
A. Administer insulin with
dextrose in normal saline.
