Nclex

Endocrine NCLEXThe 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? - correct answer Check for signs of bleeding. Administer calcium gluconate. Notify the registered nurse immediately. -> Reassure the client that this is usually a temporary condition. The nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching plan for the client with diabetes mellitus regarding proper foot ca...

Endocrine NCLEX5. Nurse Oliver should expect a client with hypothyroidism to report which health concerns? a. Increased appetite and weight loss b. Puffiness of the face and hands c. Nervousness and tremors d. Thyroid gland swelling - correct answer B. Hypothyroidism (myxedema) causes facial puffiness, extremity edema, and weight gain. Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) include an increased appetite, weight loss, nervousness, tremors, and thyroid gland enlargement (go...

Endocrine NCLEX-PNThe nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client with diabetes mellitus about blood glucose monitoring and monitoring for signs of hypoglycemia. The nurse should teach the client that which result is a sign of hypoglycemia? - correct answer Less than 50 mg/dl The nurse participating in a free health screening at the local mall obtains a random blood glucose level of 200 mg/dL on an otherwise healthy client. The nurse tells the client to do which as a next step? - correct an...

Endocrine System (ATI)Which of the following drugs should a nurse have available for a client who is experiencing insulin toxicity - correct answer a. Naloxone b. Diphenhydramine c. acetylcysteine d. Glucagon d. glucagon A nurse at a provider's office is assessing a client who has been taking hydrocortisone for adrenal insufficiency. The client reports fatigue and feeling overwhelmed by personal responsibilities. Which of the following finding should the nurse identify as indication...

Exam 3: Endocrine Dysfunction NCLEX Questionsb A father calls the pediatrician's office concerned about his 5 year old type 1 diabetic child who has been ill. He reports that upon checking the child's urine, it was positive for ketones. What is the nurse's best response to the father? a. "come to the office immediately" b. "encourage the child to drink calorie-free liquids" c. "hold the next dose of insulin" d. "administer an extra dose of insulin now" c A nurse working o...

LPN Endocrine NCLEX QuestionsA 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? - correct answer 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.* *rationale* Weakness and hoarseness of the voice can occur as a result of trauma of the laryngeal ...

NCLEX : Endocrine: Adrenalthe nurse is admitting a client dx with primary adrenal cortex insufficiency (addisons disease). which clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to assess? 1. moon face, buffalo hump, and hyperglycemia 2. hirsutism, fever, and irritability 3. bronze pigmentation, hypotension, and anorexia 4. tachycardia, bulging eyes, and goiter - correct answer 3 bronze pigmentation, hypotension, and anorexia: 1 and 2 are symptoms of cushings (hirsutism is hair growth where i...

NCLEX - Endocrine HormonesAndrogens - correct answer Source: Testes Target: Reproductive organs Controls the development of reproductive organs, (testosterone) sperm production, and secondary sex characteristics and growth in males Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) - correct answer Source: Hypothalamus-Pituitary Gland Target: Kidney Promotes water reabsorption (retention of fluids) Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) - correct answer Source: Anterior Pituitary Target: Adrenal Cortex St...

NCLEX- CH 61 ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC DISORDERSPt with diabetes requests med for headache soon after returning from early morning x-ray. The nurse observes the pt is upset about headache, angry at missing breakfast, and has moist hands. What priority action should the nurse take at this time? 1. administer medication for headache and arrange for a breakfast tray 2. check BG level and be prepared to give 4 oz of juice immediately 3. acknowledge his dissatisfaction, offer a snack, and give...

NCLEX: ENDOCRINE: ADRENAL GLANDSWE NEED OUR ADRENALS TO HANDLE? - correct answer STRESS YOU HAVE TWO PARTS TO YOUR ADRENAL GLAND WHICH ARE? - correct answer ADRENAL MEDULLA AND ADRENAL CORTEX THE ADRENAL MEDULLA SECRETES? - correct answer EPI, NOREPI WHAT IS THE ONE ADRENAL MEDULLA PROBLEM? - correct answer PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA WHAT IS PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA? - correct answer BENIGN TUMORS THAT SECRETE NOREPI AND EPI IN BOLUSES WHAT ARE THE S/S OF PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA? - correct answer BP INCRE...