Endocrine NCLEX Questions and answers verified A+ material fall 2023

Endocrine NCLEX Questions and answers verified A+ material fall 2023 The nurse caring for a patient who recently underwent removal of a pituitary adenoma via the transphenoidal approach knows that which of the following routine postoperative interventions will be contraindicated for this patient: A.Turn every 2 hours B.Cough and deep breath C.Ambulation D.HOB 30 degrees - Answer: B The nurse caring for a patient who recently underwent removal of a pituitary adenoma via the transphenoidal approach knows that a common complication with this surgery is a headache. In order to prevent this complication the nurse will: A.Provide pain medication routinely B.Keep the patient in the supine position C.Assess VS every 2 hours D.Keep the patient's HOB at 30 degrees - Answer. D The nurse caring for a patient admitted with an ADH secreting lung cancer would anticipate which lab finding: A. Serum sodium 150 B. Serum osmolality elevated C. Urine specific gravity 1.002 D. Serum sodium 125 - D Common nonspecific manifestations that may alert the nurse to endocrine dysfunction include: A. Goiter and alopecia B. Exophthalmos and tremors C. Weight loss, fatigue, depression D. Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia - C A patient with diabetes insipidus is treated with DDAVP. The nurse determines that the drug is not having an adequate therapeutic effect when the patient experiences: A. Headache and weight gain B. Nasal irritation and nausea C. A urine specific gravity of 1.002 (1.003-1.030) D. Oral intake greater than urinary output - Answer: C The nurse caring for a patient admitted with SIADH can anticipate which of the following physician orders: A.0.45% NS at 100 ml/hr B.D5W at 1