ATI: DM, ENDOCRINE & CONNECTIVE TISSUE
DISORDER EXAM 2025–2026 ACCURATE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
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The nurse should instruct the client not exercise if ketones are present in her urine because this is an
indication of inadequate insulin and increases the risk for hyperglycemia.
A nurse is caring for a client who had total thyroidectomy and a serum calcium level of 7.6 mg/dL.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - answer>>>Tingling of the extremities
A serum calcium level of 7.6 mg/dL is below the expected reference range, indicating hypocalcemia. A
client who undergoes a total thyroidectomy is at risk for parathyroid injury which can lead to
hypocalcemia. The nurse should monitor the client for reports of tingling and numbness of the
extremities and around the mouth, muscle tremors, cramps and cardiac dysrhythmias.
A nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who reports feeling shaky and having
palpitations. When the nurse finds the client's blood glucose to be 48 mg/dL on the glucometer, he
should give the client which of the following? - answer>>>Graham crackers
After establishing that the client has hypoglycemia, the nurse should give the client about 15 g of a
rapid-acting, concentrated carbohydrate, such as 4 oz of fruit juice, 8 oz of skim milk, 3 tsp of sugar or
honey, 3 graham crackers, or commercially prepared glucose tablets. The nurse should recheck the
client's blood glucose level in 15 minutes.
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse expect to perform? (Select all that apply.) - answer>>>Cushing's syndrome affects blood
glucose levels by causing increased release of glucose from the liver and decreased sensitivity of insulin
receptors. This can result in elevated blood glucose levels.
A nurse is admitting a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following provider prescriptions
should the nurse anticipate? - answer>>>Pantoprazole 80 mg IV bolus twice daily
The nurse should anticipate a provider's prescription for a proton pump inhibitor to decrease gastric
acid production, which ultimately decrease pancreatic secretions.
, A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has primary hypothyroidism. The
nurse should anticipate an elevation of which of the following laboratory values? - answer>>>Thyroid
stimulating hormone (TSH)
The nurse should anticipate that TSH will be elevated.
A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect? - answer>>>Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation, bruising, and striae or stretch marks, are manifestations of Cushing's syndrome.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse
should recognize that the client understands the teaching when he identifies which of the following as
manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply.) - answer>>>Blurred vision is correct.
Manifestations of hypoglycemia include blurred vision.
Tachycardia is correct.
Manifestations of hypoglycemia include tachycardia.
Moist, clammy skin is correct.
Manifestations of hypoglycemia include moist, clammy skin.
A nurse is collecting the medical history from a client who has manifestations of syndrome of
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse should ask the client if he has a history of which
of the following conditions that can cause SIADH? - answer>>>Lung cancer
The nurse should ask the client if he has a history of lung cancer because some of the treatment options
for small cell lung cancer can cause secretion of antidiuretic hormone. This results in the body retaining
water and can cause the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypoparathyroidism. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect? - answer>>>Client report of numbness in his hands
Numbness and tingling in the client's hands and feet are manifestations of hypoparathyroidism due to
hypocalcemia.
DISORDER EXAM 2025–2026 ACCURATE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
The nurse should instruct the client not exercise if ketones are present in her urine because this is an
indication of inadequate insulin and increases the risk for hyperglycemia.
A nurse is caring for a client who had total thyroidectomy and a serum calcium level of 7.6 mg/dL.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - answer>>>Tingling of the extremities
A serum calcium level of 7.6 mg/dL is below the expected reference range, indicating hypocalcemia. A
client who undergoes a total thyroidectomy is at risk for parathyroid injury which can lead to
hypocalcemia. The nurse should monitor the client for reports of tingling and numbness of the
extremities and around the mouth, muscle tremors, cramps and cardiac dysrhythmias.
A nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who reports feeling shaky and having
palpitations. When the nurse finds the client's blood glucose to be 48 mg/dL on the glucometer, he
should give the client which of the following? - answer>>>Graham crackers
After establishing that the client has hypoglycemia, the nurse should give the client about 15 g of a
rapid-acting, concentrated carbohydrate, such as 4 oz of fruit juice, 8 oz of skim milk, 3 tsp of sugar or
honey, 3 graham crackers, or commercially prepared glucose tablets. The nurse should recheck the
client's blood glucose level in 15 minutes.
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following interventions should
the nurse expect to perform? (Select all that apply.) - answer>>>Cushing's syndrome affects blood
glucose levels by causing increased release of glucose from the liver and decreased sensitivity of insulin
receptors. This can result in elevated blood glucose levels.
A nurse is admitting a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following provider prescriptions
should the nurse anticipate? - answer>>>Pantoprazole 80 mg IV bolus twice daily
The nurse should anticipate a provider's prescription for a proton pump inhibitor to decrease gastric
acid production, which ultimately decrease pancreatic secretions.
, A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has primary hypothyroidism. The
nurse should anticipate an elevation of which of the following laboratory values? - answer>>>Thyroid
stimulating hormone (TSH)
The nurse should anticipate that TSH will be elevated.
A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect? - answer>>>Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation, bruising, and striae or stretch marks, are manifestations of Cushing's syndrome.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse
should recognize that the client understands the teaching when he identifies which of the following as
manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply.) - answer>>>Blurred vision is correct.
Manifestations of hypoglycemia include blurred vision.
Tachycardia is correct.
Manifestations of hypoglycemia include tachycardia.
Moist, clammy skin is correct.
Manifestations of hypoglycemia include moist, clammy skin.
A nurse is collecting the medical history from a client who has manifestations of syndrome of
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse should ask the client if he has a history of which
of the following conditions that can cause SIADH? - answer>>>Lung cancer
The nurse should ask the client if he has a history of lung cancer because some of the treatment options
for small cell lung cancer can cause secretion of antidiuretic hormone. This results in the body retaining
water and can cause the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypoparathyroidism. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect? - answer>>>Client report of numbness in his hands
Numbness and tingling in the client's hands and feet are manifestations of hypoparathyroidism due to
hypocalcemia.
