Saunders Comprehensive NCLEX-PN:
Ch 43 Endocrine Disorders Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The nurse is caring for a client after a thyroidectomy and notes that
calcium gluconate is prescribed. The nurse determines that this
medication has been prescribed for which reason? -
correct answer ✅-Treat hypocalcemic tetany
Hypocalcemia can develop after thyroidectomy if the parathyroid
glands are accidentally removed or injured during surgery.
Manifestations develop 1 to 7 days after surgery. If the client
develops numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or
toes, or muscle spasms or twitching, the PHCP is notified
immediately. Calcium gluconate should be accessible for the client
who underwent thyroidectomy.
A nurse is collecting data regarding a client after a thyroidectomy
and notes that the client has developed hoarse and a weak voice.
Which nursing action is appropriate? -
correct answer ✅-Reassure the client that this is usually a
temporary condition.
Weakness and horseless of the voice can result due to trauma to
the laryngeal nerve.
A client is admitted to the emergency department, and a diagnosis
of myxedema coma is made. Which action should the nurse
, Saunders Comprehensive NCLEX-PN:
Ch 43 Endocrine Disorders Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
prepare to carry out INITIALLY? -
correct answer ✅-Maintain a patent airway
The initial nursing action would be to maintain a patent airway.
Oxygen would be administered, followed by fluid replacement. The
nurse would also keep the client warm, monitor intravenous fluids,
and administer thyroid hormones.
The nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching plan for a client
with diabetes mellitus regarding proper foot care. Which
instruction should be included in the plan of care? -
correct answer ✅-Apply moisturizing lotion to dry feet, but not
between the toes.
The client should be instructed not to soak feet and to avoid hot
water to prevent burns. The client may cut toenails straight across
and even with the toe itself, but he or she should consult a
podiatrist if the toenails are thick or hard to cut or his or her vision
is poor. The client should be instructed to wash the feet daily with
mild soap.
The nurse provides dietary instructions to a client with diabetes
mellitus regarding the prescribed diabetic diet. Which statement
Ch 43 Endocrine Disorders Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The nurse is caring for a client after a thyroidectomy and notes that
calcium gluconate is prescribed. The nurse determines that this
medication has been prescribed for which reason? -
correct answer ✅-Treat hypocalcemic tetany
Hypocalcemia can develop after thyroidectomy if the parathyroid
glands are accidentally removed or injured during surgery.
Manifestations develop 1 to 7 days after surgery. If the client
develops numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or
toes, or muscle spasms or twitching, the PHCP is notified
immediately. Calcium gluconate should be accessible for the client
who underwent thyroidectomy.
A nurse is collecting data regarding a client after a thyroidectomy
and notes that the client has developed hoarse and a weak voice.
Which nursing action is appropriate? -
correct answer ✅-Reassure the client that this is usually a
temporary condition.
Weakness and horseless of the voice can result due to trauma to
the laryngeal nerve.
A client is admitted to the emergency department, and a diagnosis
of myxedema coma is made. Which action should the nurse
, Saunders Comprehensive NCLEX-PN:
Ch 43 Endocrine Disorders Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
prepare to carry out INITIALLY? -
correct answer ✅-Maintain a patent airway
The initial nursing action would be to maintain a patent airway.
Oxygen would be administered, followed by fluid replacement. The
nurse would also keep the client warm, monitor intravenous fluids,
and administer thyroid hormones.
The nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching plan for a client
with diabetes mellitus regarding proper foot care. Which
instruction should be included in the plan of care? -
correct answer ✅-Apply moisturizing lotion to dry feet, but not
between the toes.
The client should be instructed not to soak feet and to avoid hot
water to prevent burns. The client may cut toenails straight across
and even with the toe itself, but he or she should consult a
podiatrist if the toenails are thick or hard to cut or his or her vision
is poor. The client should be instructed to wash the feet daily with
mild soap.
The nurse provides dietary instructions to a client with diabetes
mellitus regarding the prescribed diabetic diet. Which statement
