Adrenal Exam Questions and answers
What should be a nurse's priority when admitting a client with suspected hyperaldosteronism?
A. Preparing client for a CT scan.
B. Administering medication for a headache.
C. Monitoring the client to assess for cardiac dysrhythmias
D. Protecting the client from falls due to muscle weakness. - ✅✅C. monitoring the client to assess for
cardiac dysrhythmias
A client exhibits hypotension, nausea, increased weakness, and signs of dehydration following a
transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Which problem is the client most likely experiencing?
A. High blood glucose
B. Low blood calcium
C. Low cortisol hormone
D. High thyroid hormone - ✅✅C. low cortisol hormone
Which nursing diagnoses should the nurse document in the plan of care for a client diagnosed with
Cushing's syndrome? Select all that apply.
A. Fluid volume deficit related to failure of regulatory mechanisms.
B. Body image disturbance related to weight gain and facial hair.
C. Risk for infection related to a reduced immune response.
D. Risk for injury related to weakness and fatigue. - ✅✅B, C, D
A client is taking hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone for Addison's disease. What teaching should be
included in the discharge plan? Select all that apply
A. Watch for signs of low blood glucose
B. Take drugs on empty stomach at bedtime
C. Increase steroid dose with stress
D. Wear medic alert bracelet
E. Increase dietary protein and potassium - ✅✅C, D, E
What should be a nurse's priority when admitting a client with suspected hyperaldosteronism?
A. Preparing client for a CT scan.
B. Administering medication for a headache.
C. Monitoring the client to assess for cardiac dysrhythmias
D. Protecting the client from falls due to muscle weakness. - ✅✅C. monitoring the client to assess for
cardiac dysrhythmias
A client exhibits hypotension, nausea, increased weakness, and signs of dehydration following a
transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Which problem is the client most likely experiencing?
A. High blood glucose
B. Low blood calcium
C. Low cortisol hormone
D. High thyroid hormone - ✅✅C. low cortisol hormone
Which nursing diagnoses should the nurse document in the plan of care for a client diagnosed with
Cushing's syndrome? Select all that apply.
A. Fluid volume deficit related to failure of regulatory mechanisms.
B. Body image disturbance related to weight gain and facial hair.
C. Risk for infection related to a reduced immune response.
D. Risk for injury related to weakness and fatigue. - ✅✅B, C, D
A client is taking hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone for Addison's disease. What teaching should be
included in the discharge plan? Select all that apply
A. Watch for signs of low blood glucose
B. Take drugs on empty stomach at bedtime
C. Increase steroid dose with stress
D. Wear medic alert bracelet
E. Increase dietary protein and potassium - ✅✅C, D, E
