BSN 366 Week 10 Adrenal Disorders Exam
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Question 1 of 3 "Addison's disease is the result of the
A patient with Addison's disease decreased
asks production of adrenal corticosteroids."
the nurse what causes the Addison's disease is the result of
disease. decreased
Which is the best response by the production of adrenal corticosteroids,
nurse? which may
"Addison's disease is the result of be the result of an autoimmune disorder.
corticosteroid use." The cause
"Addison's disease is always of Addison's disease may also be
caused iatrogenic.
by an autoimmune disorder."
"Addison's disease is caused by
the
presence of an adrenal tumor."
"Addison's disease is the result of
the
decreased production of adrenal
corticosteroids."
,Question 2 of 3 Obesity
Which manifestations would the Cushing's syndrome causes accumulation
nurse expect to find when of
assessing adipose tissue in the trunk, resulting in
a patient with Cushing's obesity.
syndrome? Bruising
Select all that apply. Cushing's syndrome results in collagen
Obesity loss, which
Bruising makes the skin bruise more easily.
Edema Edema
Bronze skin Cushing's syndrome, the result of
Abdominal pain mineralocorticoid
excess, may cause fluid retention-resulting
in
edema.
Question 3 of 3 Hypotension
Which manifestations would the Orthostatic hypotension is a clinical
nurse expect to find when manifestation
assessing of Addison's disease related to low levels
a patient with Addison's disease? of
Select all that apply. cortisol and fluid imbalances in the body.
Hypotension Weakness
Weakness Weakness is a clinical manifestation of
Diarrhea Addison's
Hyperglycemia disease related to low levels of cortisol and
Thin and fragile skin fluid
imbalances in the body.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a clinical manifestation of
Addison's
disease related to low levels of cortisol in
the
body.
,Question 1 of 3 Administration of mifepristone
The nurse is caring for a patient Mifepristone drug therapy is expected for
with adrenocortical hyperplasia.
adrenocortical hyperplasia. Which
treatment would the nurse expect
the health care provider to
prescribe
for this patient?
Radiation of the tumor
Transsphenoidal resection
Decreased corticosteroid dose
Administration of mifepristone
Question 2 of 3 Radiation therapy
Which orders would the nurse Radiation therapy is an expected order for
expect the health care provider to a
give for a patient diagnosed with patient with Cushing's syndrome related to
Cushing's syndrome secondary to a
a pituitary adenoma.
pituitary adenoma? Transsphenoidal resection
Select all that apply. Transsphenoidal resection is an expected
Adrenalectomy order for
Radiation therapy a patient with Cushing's syndrome related
Corticosteroids daily to a
Increase sodium diet pituitary adenoma.
Transsphenoidal resection
, Question 3 of 3 Tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwich
A nurse is discussing dietary This is the best meal to recommend to a
management with a patient patient
diagnosed with Addison's disease. with Addison's disease because it has a
Which meal would the nurse high
recommend to this patient? sodium content, which is needed to adjust
Egg white omelet and oranges for
Grilled skinless chicken with sodium loss related to insufficient cortisol
carrots levels.
Pork chop with rice and fresh
broccoli
Tomato soup with grilled cheese
sandwich
Addison's Disease: Nursing -Protect the patient from noise, bright light,
Management and
-When the patient with Addison's environmental temperature extremes.
disease is hospitalized, nursing -he patient cannot cope with stress
management focuses on because
monitoring corticosteroids cannot be produced.
the patient, while correcting fluid -The patient should be instructed in the
and electrolyte imbalances. importance of keeping scheduled follow-up
-Assess vital signs and signs of appointments.
fluid
volume deficit and electrolyte
imbalance.
-Monitor trends in serum glucose,
sodium, and potassium levels.
-Nursing interventions include
obtaining weight daily, protection
against exposure to infection, and
assistance with daily hygiene.
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Question 1 of 3 "Addison's disease is the result of the
A patient with Addison's disease decreased
asks production of adrenal corticosteroids."
the nurse what causes the Addison's disease is the result of
disease. decreased
Which is the best response by the production of adrenal corticosteroids,
nurse? which may
"Addison's disease is the result of be the result of an autoimmune disorder.
corticosteroid use." The cause
"Addison's disease is always of Addison's disease may also be
caused iatrogenic.
by an autoimmune disorder."
"Addison's disease is caused by
the
presence of an adrenal tumor."
"Addison's disease is the result of
the
decreased production of adrenal
corticosteroids."
,Question 2 of 3 Obesity
Which manifestations would the Cushing's syndrome causes accumulation
nurse expect to find when of
assessing adipose tissue in the trunk, resulting in
a patient with Cushing's obesity.
syndrome? Bruising
Select all that apply. Cushing's syndrome results in collagen
Obesity loss, which
Bruising makes the skin bruise more easily.
Edema Edema
Bronze skin Cushing's syndrome, the result of
Abdominal pain mineralocorticoid
excess, may cause fluid retention-resulting
in
edema.
Question 3 of 3 Hypotension
Which manifestations would the Orthostatic hypotension is a clinical
nurse expect to find when manifestation
assessing of Addison's disease related to low levels
a patient with Addison's disease? of
Select all that apply. cortisol and fluid imbalances in the body.
Hypotension Weakness
Weakness Weakness is a clinical manifestation of
Diarrhea Addison's
Hyperglycemia disease related to low levels of cortisol and
Thin and fragile skin fluid
imbalances in the body.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a clinical manifestation of
Addison's
disease related to low levels of cortisol in
the
body.
,Question 1 of 3 Administration of mifepristone
The nurse is caring for a patient Mifepristone drug therapy is expected for
with adrenocortical hyperplasia.
adrenocortical hyperplasia. Which
treatment would the nurse expect
the health care provider to
prescribe
for this patient?
Radiation of the tumor
Transsphenoidal resection
Decreased corticosteroid dose
Administration of mifepristone
Question 2 of 3 Radiation therapy
Which orders would the nurse Radiation therapy is an expected order for
expect the health care provider to a
give for a patient diagnosed with patient with Cushing's syndrome related to
Cushing's syndrome secondary to a
a pituitary adenoma.
pituitary adenoma? Transsphenoidal resection
Select all that apply. Transsphenoidal resection is an expected
Adrenalectomy order for
Radiation therapy a patient with Cushing's syndrome related
Corticosteroids daily to a
Increase sodium diet pituitary adenoma.
Transsphenoidal resection
, Question 3 of 3 Tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwich
A nurse is discussing dietary This is the best meal to recommend to a
management with a patient patient
diagnosed with Addison's disease. with Addison's disease because it has a
Which meal would the nurse high
recommend to this patient? sodium content, which is needed to adjust
Egg white omelet and oranges for
Grilled skinless chicken with sodium loss related to insufficient cortisol
carrots levels.
Pork chop with rice and fresh
broccoli
Tomato soup with grilled cheese
sandwich
Addison's Disease: Nursing -Protect the patient from noise, bright light,
Management and
-When the patient with Addison's environmental temperature extremes.
disease is hospitalized, nursing -he patient cannot cope with stress
management focuses on because
monitoring corticosteroids cannot be produced.
the patient, while correcting fluid -The patient should be instructed in the
and electrolyte imbalances. importance of keeping scheduled follow-up
-Assess vital signs and signs of appointments.
fluid
volume deficit and electrolyte
imbalance.
-Monitor trends in serum glucose,
sodium, and potassium levels.
-Nursing interventions include
obtaining weight daily, protection
against exposure to infection, and
assistance with daily hygiene.
