ATI Medical-
Surgical: Endocrine
, A nurse is assisting with the plan of care who has Cushing's syndrome due to chronic
corticosteroid use. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of
care?
Check the client's blood glucose for hypoglycemia
Check for hypertension
Weigh the client weekly
Insert an indwelling urinary catheter for the client - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Check for
hypertension
The nurse should check the client for hypertension, which can indicate fluid volume
overload
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is displaying
manifestations of hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the
nurse that the client has hyperglycemia?
Hunger
Increased urination
Cold, clammy skin
Tremors - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Increased urination
Increased urination, or polyuria, is a manifestation of hyperglycemia due to a deficiency
of insulin, which can lead to osmotic diuresis.
A nurse is reinforcing with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about exercise.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
"You should exercise during a peak insulin time"
"Wear a medical alert identification tag when you exercise"
"Exercise can decrease the effects of insulin and cause the blood glucose levels to
increase"
"You will get the most benefit from exercise when your glucose levels are higher than
normal" - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. "Wear a medical alert identification tag when you
exercise"
Surgical: Endocrine
, A nurse is assisting with the plan of care who has Cushing's syndrome due to chronic
corticosteroid use. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of
care?
Check the client's blood glucose for hypoglycemia
Check for hypertension
Weigh the client weekly
Insert an indwelling urinary catheter for the client - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Check for
hypertension
The nurse should check the client for hypertension, which can indicate fluid volume
overload
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is displaying
manifestations of hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the
nurse that the client has hyperglycemia?
Hunger
Increased urination
Cold, clammy skin
Tremors - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Increased urination
Increased urination, or polyuria, is a manifestation of hyperglycemia due to a deficiency
of insulin, which can lead to osmotic diuresis.
A nurse is reinforcing with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about exercise.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
"You should exercise during a peak insulin time"
"Wear a medical alert identification tag when you exercise"
"Exercise can decrease the effects of insulin and cause the blood glucose levels to
increase"
"You will get the most benefit from exercise when your glucose levels are higher than
normal" - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. "Wear a medical alert identification tag when you
exercise"
