HONDROS NUR 212 EXAM 3 | 250 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED
EXPERT SOLUTIONS |2026 LATEST UPDATED
1. Nutrition Status (Health Status): Insufficient
Optimal
Excessive
2. Why is it important to assess for postoperative edema after a
thyroidectomy?: It could lead to airway obstruction.
3. In what position should the client be placed after a thyroidectomy?:
Upright position
4. Why is a pressure dressing not placed on the operative site after a
thyroidectomy?: It may restrict breathing.
5. What type of exercises should the nurse assist the client with after a
thyroidectomy?: Deep-breathing exercises
6. Why should coughing be minimized after a thyroidectomy?: To prevent
tissue damage and stress to the incision.
,7. What signs and symptoms should a client with Cushing's syndrome be
instructed to recognize?: Signs and symptoms of both hypoadrenalism and
hyperadrenalism.
8. Why should a client avoid exercise at peak insulin time?: Because this is
when a hypoglycemic reaction is likely to occur.
9. What should a client do if they exercise at peak insulin time?: They should
eat an hour before the exercise and drink a carbohydrate liquid.
10. What is a common clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism related to
the thyroid gland?: Goiter (increase in the size of the thyroid gland)
11. What is exophthalmos?: Bulging eyeballs
12. What are some symptoms of hyperthyroidism?: Nervousness, fatigue,
weight loss, muscle cramps, and heat intolerance
tachycardia; shortness of breath; excessive sweating; fine muscle tremors;
thin, silky hair and thin skin; infrequent blinking; and a staring appearance.
13. What is the first step in preparing an injection of insulin that is a mixture
of
,NPH and regular insulin?: Inject air into the NPH insulin bottle equal to the
amount of insulin prescribed.
14. What is a common nursing intervention for a client with Cushing's
syndrome and excess fluid volume?: Daily weights and intake and output
monitoring.
15. What should be assessed in a client with Cushing's syndrome for signs
of fluid retention?: Extremities for edema.
16. What type of diet should a client with Cushing's syndrome follow?: High-
potassium, low-sodium diet.
17. How does decreased sodium intake affect a client with Cushing's
syndrome?: It decreases renal retention of sodium and water.
18. Signs and symptoms of mild hypoglycemia include: tachycardia;
shakiness; and cool, clammy skin
19. What should be done after injecting air into the NPH insulin bottle?:
Inject an amount of air equal to the prescribed insulin into the regular
insulin bottle.
, 20. In what order should the insulins be withdrawn after preparing them?:
Withdraw regular insulin first, followed by NPH insulin.
21. What happens if regular insulin is contaminated with NPH insulin?: Part
of the regular insulin will be converted into a longer-acting form.
22. Shakiness, palpitations, and light-headedness are signs/symptoms of:
hypoglycemia and would indicate the need for food or glucose.
23. Polyuria, blurred vision, and a fruity breath odor are: manifestations of
hyperglycemia.
24. What environmental condition do clients with hypothyroidism often
require?: A warm environment due to cold intolerance.
25. What type of diet is encouraged for clients with hypothyroidism?: A well-
balanced diet that is low in fat for weight reduction and high in fluids and
high-fiber foods to prevent constipation.
26. What is the purpose of iodine preparations in relation to thyroid condi-
EXPERT SOLUTIONS |2026 LATEST UPDATED
1. Nutrition Status (Health Status): Insufficient
Optimal
Excessive
2. Why is it important to assess for postoperative edema after a
thyroidectomy?: It could lead to airway obstruction.
3. In what position should the client be placed after a thyroidectomy?:
Upright position
4. Why is a pressure dressing not placed on the operative site after a
thyroidectomy?: It may restrict breathing.
5. What type of exercises should the nurse assist the client with after a
thyroidectomy?: Deep-breathing exercises
6. Why should coughing be minimized after a thyroidectomy?: To prevent
tissue damage and stress to the incision.
,7. What signs and symptoms should a client with Cushing's syndrome be
instructed to recognize?: Signs and symptoms of both hypoadrenalism and
hyperadrenalism.
8. Why should a client avoid exercise at peak insulin time?: Because this is
when a hypoglycemic reaction is likely to occur.
9. What should a client do if they exercise at peak insulin time?: They should
eat an hour before the exercise and drink a carbohydrate liquid.
10. What is a common clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism related to
the thyroid gland?: Goiter (increase in the size of the thyroid gland)
11. What is exophthalmos?: Bulging eyeballs
12. What are some symptoms of hyperthyroidism?: Nervousness, fatigue,
weight loss, muscle cramps, and heat intolerance
tachycardia; shortness of breath; excessive sweating; fine muscle tremors;
thin, silky hair and thin skin; infrequent blinking; and a staring appearance.
13. What is the first step in preparing an injection of insulin that is a mixture
of
,NPH and regular insulin?: Inject air into the NPH insulin bottle equal to the
amount of insulin prescribed.
14. What is a common nursing intervention for a client with Cushing's
syndrome and excess fluid volume?: Daily weights and intake and output
monitoring.
15. What should be assessed in a client with Cushing's syndrome for signs
of fluid retention?: Extremities for edema.
16. What type of diet should a client with Cushing's syndrome follow?: High-
potassium, low-sodium diet.
17. How does decreased sodium intake affect a client with Cushing's
syndrome?: It decreases renal retention of sodium and water.
18. Signs and symptoms of mild hypoglycemia include: tachycardia;
shakiness; and cool, clammy skin
19. What should be done after injecting air into the NPH insulin bottle?:
Inject an amount of air equal to the prescribed insulin into the regular
insulin bottle.
, 20. In what order should the insulins be withdrawn after preparing them?:
Withdraw regular insulin first, followed by NPH insulin.
21. What happens if regular insulin is contaminated with NPH insulin?: Part
of the regular insulin will be converted into a longer-acting form.
22. Shakiness, palpitations, and light-headedness are signs/symptoms of:
hypoglycemia and would indicate the need for food or glucose.
23. Polyuria, blurred vision, and a fruity breath odor are: manifestations of
hyperglycemia.
24. What environmental condition do clients with hypothyroidism often
require?: A warm environment due to cold intolerance.
25. What type of diet is encouraged for clients with hypothyroidism?: A well-
balanced diet that is low in fat for weight reduction and high in fluids and
high-fiber foods to prevent constipation.
26. What is the purpose of iodine preparations in relation to thyroid condi-
