Thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer quiz




A nurse is caring for a client w a dx of
Cushing's syndrome. Which manifestation
does the nurse expect to identify? - --
ANSWER---Obese trunk, thin arms and
legs, sleep disturbance

Which response with the nurse monitor for
when assessing for complications of
hyperparathyroidism - --ANSWER---Bone
pain

Hydrocortisone is prescribed for a client
with Addison disease which therapeutic

, effect with the nurse include when
describing hydrocortisone to the client at
the time of discharge - --ANSWER---
Supports a better response to stress

A nurse is caring for a client with Cushing
syndrome, which cardiovascular
complication with the nurse assess for in
this client - --ANSWER---Hypertension

Which action would the nurse take when a
client with Addison disease develops
adrenal crisis after abruptly stopping
prescription steroids - --ANSWER---
Intravenous fluid replacement

The nurse is assessing a female client with
Cushing syndrome which clinical finding
with the nurse expect - --ANSWER---
Hirsutism and Buffalo hump

A client with a tentative diagnosis of
Cushing syndrome has an increased