ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical Endocrine Online Practice 2019 Questions with Correct Answers

ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical Endocrine Online Practice 2019 Questions with Correct Answers A nurse is assessing a client who is taking propylthiouracil. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the medication has been effective? 1) Increased ability to sweat 2) Increased bowel movements 3) Increased body weight 4) Increased libido [Correct Ans:- 3) Increased body weight A nurse is admitting a client who has hyperthyroidism. When assessing the client, the nurse should expect which of the following findings? 1) Cold intolerance 2) Lethargy 3) Tremors 4) Sunken eyes [Correct Ans:- 3) Tremors A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and has developed peripheral neuropathy. Which of the following measures should the nurse recommend to prevent injuries to the client's feet? 1) Examine the skin of the feet weekly for alterations in skin integrity 2) Monitor the temperature of bath water with a thermometer 3) Shop for shoes early in the day 4) Round the edges of toenails when trimming them [Correct Ans:- 2) Monitor the temperature of bath water with a thermometer A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. The nurse should expect which of the following findings? 1) Decreased heart rate 2) increased hematocrit 3) High urine specific gravity 4) Low BUN level [Correct Ans:- 2) increased hematocrit A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of Cushing's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? 1) Decreased blood pressure 2) Weight loss 3) Hirsutism 4) Increased skin thickness [Correct Ans:- 3) Hirsutism A nurse is assessing a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? 1) Sodium 110 mEq/L 2) 2+ deep-tendon reflexes 3) Potassium 3.7 mEq/L 4) Urine specific gravity 1.025 [Correct Ans:- 1) Sodium 110 mEq/L A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who had a thyroidectomy and takes a thyroid hormone replacement. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include? 1) "Take this medication on an empty stomach" 2) "Take this medication with an antacid" 3) "Change position slowly while taking this medication" 4) "Limit your fluid intake while taking this medication"