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Endocrine Disorder NCLEX QuestionsA patient with Grave's dz asks the nurse what caused the disorder. The best response by the nurse is a. "The cause of Grave's disease is not known, although it is thought to be genetic." b. "It is usually associated with goiter formation from an iodine deficiency over a long period of time." c. "Antibodies develop against thyroid tissue and destroy it, causing a deficiency of thyroid hormones" d. "In genetically susceptible persons antibodies form t...

Endocrine Disorders - NCLEXAfter a hypophysectomy for acromegaly, what should be the priority of postoperative nursing care? A. Frequent monitoring of serum and urine osmolarity B. Parenteral administration of a growth hormone receptor antagonist C. Keeping the patient in a recumbent position for 2 days D. Patient teaching relate to lifelong ACTH and TSH hormone replacement - correct answer A. Frequent monitoring of serum and urine osmolarity A possible postoperative complication after hypo...

endocrine NCLEX MED SURG EXAM 3A nurse is collecting data regarding a client after a thyroidectomy and notes that the client has developed hoarseness and a weak voice. Which nursing action is appropriate? 1. Check for signs of bleeding. 2. Administer calcium gluconate. 3. Notify the registered nurse immediately. 4. Reassure the client that this is usually a temporary condition. - correct answer *4. Reassure the client that this is usually a temporary condition.* *rationale* Weakness and h...

Endocrine NCLEX Practice QuestionsWhich of the following assessment findings characterize thyroid storm? a) increased body temperature, decreased pulse, and increased blood pressure b) increased body temperature, increased pulse, and increased blood pressure c) increased body temperature, decreased pulse, and decreased blood pressure d) increased body temperature, increased pulse, and decreased blood pressure - correct answer b) increased body temperature, increased pulse, and increased bloo...

Endocrine NCLEX questions1. An agitated, confused female client arrives in the emergency department. Her history includes type 1 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and angina pectoris. Assessment reveals pallor, diaphoresis, headache, and intense hunger. A stat blood glucose sample measures 42 mg/dl, and the client is treated for an acute hypoglycemic reaction. After recovery, nurse Lily teaches the client to treat hypoglycemia by ingesting: a. 2 to 5 g of a simple carbohydrate. b. 10 to 15 g of...

Endocrine NCLEX questions7. A 67-year-old male client has been complaining of sleeping more, increased urination, anorexia, weakness, irritability, depression, and bone pain that interferes with her going outdoors. Based on these assessment findings, nurse Richard would suspect which of the following disorders? a. Diabetes mellitus b. Diabetes insipidus c. Hypoparathyroidism d. Hyperparathyroidism - correct answer D. Hyperparathyroidism is most common in older women and is characterized by...

Endocrine NCLEX Questions A nursing instructor asks a student to describe the pathophysiology that occurs in Cushing's disease. Which statement by the student indicates an accurate understanding of this disorder? A. "Cushing's disease results from an oversecretion of insulin." B. "Cushing's disease is due to an ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma." C. "Cushing's disease results from an undersecretion of corticotropic hormones." D. "Cushing's disease results from an undersecretio...

Endocrine NCLEX QuestionsThe diabetic patient has been instructed on ketone testing. Which statement indicates the need for further instruction? A. "Ketones indicate periods of poor glycemic control." B. "I should perform ketone testing whenever I am hyperglycemic." C. "Performing ketone testing during periods of illness is recommended." D. "Ketone testing should be done each morning when I am in a fasting state." - correct answer D. "Ketone testing should be done each morning w...

Endocrine NCLEX QuestionsThe patient has a hormone deficiency. Which deficiency is highest priority? A. Growth hormone B. Luteinizing hormone C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone D. Follicle-stimulating hormone - correct answer C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone Which of the following would be an expected therapeutic response of the patient being treated for diabetes insipidus with antidiuretic hormone? A. Urine output is increased; specific gravity is increased B. Urine output is increased; spec...

Endocrine NCLEXWhen the nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client who has been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus, which statement by the client would indicate that teaching has been effective? - correct answer "I will notify my health care provider if my blood glucose level is consistently greater than 250 mg/dL." The nurse is providing instructions to a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The nurse gives the client a list of the signs of hyperglycemia. Which spec...