Endocrine ATI Exam Questions and
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A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic
hormone (SIADH). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
(Select all that apply)
a. Decreased blood sodium
b. Urine specific gravity 1.001
c. Blood osmolarity 230 mOsm/L
d. Polyuria
e. Increased thirst - ✔✔A: an increase in the secretion of ADH leads to
dilutional hyponatremia
C: a decrease in blood osmolarity is caused by an increase in the secretion
of ADH leading to water retention and dilution of blood components
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the
following urinalysis laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
a. Presence of glucose
b. Decreased specific gravity
c. Presence of ketones
, d. Presence of RBCs - ✔✔B: urine of a pt with DI will be dilute with a urine
specific gravity of less than 1.005
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of DI.
Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
a. "I can drink up to 2 quarts of fluid a day"
b. "I will need to use insulin to control my blood glucose levels"
c. "I should expect to gain weight during this illness"
d. "I might experience confusion or balance problems" - ✔✔D: confusion
and ataxia are findings associated with DI
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acromegaly and is
postoperative following a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
a. Maintain the client in a low-Fowler's position
b. Encourage deep breathing and coughing
c. Encourage the client to brush their teeth when awake and alert
d. Observe dressing drainage for the presence of glucose - ✔✔D: the
presence of glucose would indicate the presence of CSF2A nr
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A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic
hormone (SIADH). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
(Select all that apply)
a. Decreased blood sodium
b. Urine specific gravity 1.001
c. Blood osmolarity 230 mOsm/L
d. Polyuria
e. Increased thirst - ✔✔A: an increase in the secretion of ADH leads to
dilutional hyponatremia
C: a decrease in blood osmolarity is caused by an increase in the secretion
of ADH leading to water retention and dilution of blood components
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the
following urinalysis laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
a. Presence of glucose
b. Decreased specific gravity
c. Presence of ketones
, d. Presence of RBCs - ✔✔B: urine of a pt with DI will be dilute with a urine
specific gravity of less than 1.005
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of DI.
Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
a. "I can drink up to 2 quarts of fluid a day"
b. "I will need to use insulin to control my blood glucose levels"
c. "I should expect to gain weight during this illness"
d. "I might experience confusion or balance problems" - ✔✔D: confusion
and ataxia are findings associated with DI
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acromegaly and is
postoperative following a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
a. Maintain the client in a low-Fowler's position
b. Encourage deep breathing and coughing
c. Encourage the client to brush their teeth when awake and alert
d. Observe dressing drainage for the presence of glucose - ✔✔D: the
presence of glucose would indicate the presence of CSF2A nr
