NR 325 Adult Health 2 Exam 1
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The nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume deficit. Which hormone is most likely affecting fluid
balance? - correct answer ✔Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
The nurse is caring for a client with extreme tachycardia, diarrhea, weight loss, hypertension, and
intolerance to heat. Which hormone is most likely affecting the client's metabolic rate? - correct answer
✔Triiodothyronine (T3)
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed an MRI with contrast to evaluate the pituitary gland.
Which lab value must the nurse review before testing can occur? - correct answer ✔Creatinine level
Jodie's history reveals that she had a total thyroidectomy 3 months ago and is taking levothyroxine.
Which serum electrolyte should be monitored closely following total thyroidectomy? - correct answer
✔Calcium
Which prescriptions should the nurse anticipate in Jodie's treatment plan following total thyroidectomy?
- correct answer ✔Closely monitoring the thyroid-stimulating hormone level
Initiating fall prevention strategies
Increasing levothyroxine dosage
Which laboratory results does the nurse anticipate when caring for a client with diabetes insipidus? -
correct answer ✔Hypernatremia
Increased blood osmolality
A water deprivation test is often used to diagnose diabetes insipidus. Which assessment finding would
indicate a complication related to testing? - correct answer ✔Tachycardia
,Which laboratory results support a diagnosis of primary hyperthyroidism? - correct answer ✔Low
thyroid-stimulating hormone, high thyroxine (T4) levels
Which are risk factors for developing hyperthyroidism? - correct answer ✔Toxic nodular goiter
Female gender
Excessive iodine intake
Thyroid Cancer
Pituitary tumors
Throiditis
Which are clinical manifestations expected in hyperthyroidism? - correct answer ✔Diarrhea
Palpitations
Tremors
Rapid speech
Bulging eyes(Exophthalmos)
Heat intolerance
High metabolism
weight loss, increased appetite
Goiter
hyperthyroidism is at risk for developing - correct answer ✔respiratory alkalosis due to
hyperventilation
The healthcare provider prescribes methimazole, and the nurse prepares discharge teaching. Which
statements made by the client indicate an understanding of teaching? - correct answer ✔"I should use
caution around sharp objects and use an electric razor to shave my legs."
, "If I have a sore throat or fever, I will contact my healthcare provider right away."
"I should start to feel better in about a week or two."
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the intensive care unit with thyroid storm following a
thyroidectomy. - correct answer ✔Monitor the temperature closely as an increase indicates a
worsening condition.
Use cooled saline and ice packs to lower temperature.
Which complications is the client at risk for developing due to acute thyrotoxicosis? - correct answer
✔Cardiogenic shock
Stroke
High-output heart failure
Seizures
Patient scheduled to receive radioactive iodine therapy. In preparation for the procedure, the nurse
provides education to limit radiation exposure to family members. Which statements made by the client
indicate an understanding of the teaching? - correct answer ✔"I should avoid preparing food for others
in my family."
"I will flush the toilet at least twice after using the bathroom."
"I should sleep in the guest room for about one week after treatment."
received radioactive iodine therapy yesterday. He calls the clinic to report mouth dryness and throat
irritation. Which action taken by the nurse is correct? - correct answer ✔Recommend salt and soda
water gargles for the next 3 days.
Which laboratory results support a diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism? - correct answer ✔High
thyroid-stimulating hormone, low thyroxine (T4) level
Which clinical manifestations are expected in hypothyroidism? - correct answer ✔Slurred speech
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2025/2026
The nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume deficit. Which hormone is most likely affecting fluid
balance? - correct answer ✔Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
The nurse is caring for a client with extreme tachycardia, diarrhea, weight loss, hypertension, and
intolerance to heat. Which hormone is most likely affecting the client's metabolic rate? - correct answer
✔Triiodothyronine (T3)
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed an MRI with contrast to evaluate the pituitary gland.
Which lab value must the nurse review before testing can occur? - correct answer ✔Creatinine level
Jodie's history reveals that she had a total thyroidectomy 3 months ago and is taking levothyroxine.
Which serum electrolyte should be monitored closely following total thyroidectomy? - correct answer
✔Calcium
Which prescriptions should the nurse anticipate in Jodie's treatment plan following total thyroidectomy?
- correct answer ✔Closely monitoring the thyroid-stimulating hormone level
Initiating fall prevention strategies
Increasing levothyroxine dosage
Which laboratory results does the nurse anticipate when caring for a client with diabetes insipidus? -
correct answer ✔Hypernatremia
Increased blood osmolality
A water deprivation test is often used to diagnose diabetes insipidus. Which assessment finding would
indicate a complication related to testing? - correct answer ✔Tachycardia
,Which laboratory results support a diagnosis of primary hyperthyroidism? - correct answer ✔Low
thyroid-stimulating hormone, high thyroxine (T4) levels
Which are risk factors for developing hyperthyroidism? - correct answer ✔Toxic nodular goiter
Female gender
Excessive iodine intake
Thyroid Cancer
Pituitary tumors
Throiditis
Which are clinical manifestations expected in hyperthyroidism? - correct answer ✔Diarrhea
Palpitations
Tremors
Rapid speech
Bulging eyes(Exophthalmos)
Heat intolerance
High metabolism
weight loss, increased appetite
Goiter
hyperthyroidism is at risk for developing - correct answer ✔respiratory alkalosis due to
hyperventilation
The healthcare provider prescribes methimazole, and the nurse prepares discharge teaching. Which
statements made by the client indicate an understanding of teaching? - correct answer ✔"I should use
caution around sharp objects and use an electric razor to shave my legs."
, "If I have a sore throat or fever, I will contact my healthcare provider right away."
"I should start to feel better in about a week or two."
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the intensive care unit with thyroid storm following a
thyroidectomy. - correct answer ✔Monitor the temperature closely as an increase indicates a
worsening condition.
Use cooled saline and ice packs to lower temperature.
Which complications is the client at risk for developing due to acute thyrotoxicosis? - correct answer
✔Cardiogenic shock
Stroke
High-output heart failure
Seizures
Patient scheduled to receive radioactive iodine therapy. In preparation for the procedure, the nurse
provides education to limit radiation exposure to family members. Which statements made by the client
indicate an understanding of the teaching? - correct answer ✔"I should avoid preparing food for others
in my family."
"I will flush the toilet at least twice after using the bathroom."
"I should sleep in the guest room for about one week after treatment."
received radioactive iodine therapy yesterday. He calls the clinic to report mouth dryness and throat
irritation. Which action taken by the nurse is correct? - correct answer ✔Recommend salt and soda
water gargles for the next 3 days.
Which laboratory results support a diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism? - correct answer ✔High
thyroid-stimulating hormone, low thyroxine (T4) level
Which clinical manifestations are expected in hypothyroidism? - correct answer ✔Slurred speech
