Med Surg | Endocrine UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORECT Answers
a nurse is assessing a client who is taking propylthiouracil. the nurse should identify which of the
following findings as an indication that the medication has been effective? - CORRECT
ANSWER -increased body weight
a nurse is admitting a client who has hyperthyroidism. when assessing the client, the nurse
should expect which of the following findings? - CORRECT ANSWER -tremors
a nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and has developed peripheral neuropathy.
which of the following measures should the nurse recommend to prevent injuries to the client's
feet? - CORRECT ANSWER -monitor the temperature of bath water with a thermometer
a nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. the nurse should expect which of the
following findings? - CORRECT ANSWER -increased hematocrit
a nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of Cushing's disease. which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hirsutism
a nurse is assessing a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).
which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - CORRECT
ANSWER -sodium 110mEq/L
a nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who had a thyroidectomy and takes a thyroid
hormone replacement. which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include? -
CORRECT ANSWER -take this medication on an empty stomach
a nurse is assessing a client who has adrenal insufficiency. which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER -calcium 12.8mg/dL
Questions and CORECT Answers
a nurse is assessing a client who is taking propylthiouracil. the nurse should identify which of the
following findings as an indication that the medication has been effective? - CORRECT
ANSWER -increased body weight
a nurse is admitting a client who has hyperthyroidism. when assessing the client, the nurse
should expect which of the following findings? - CORRECT ANSWER -tremors
a nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and has developed peripheral neuropathy.
which of the following measures should the nurse recommend to prevent injuries to the client's
feet? - CORRECT ANSWER -monitor the temperature of bath water with a thermometer
a nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. the nurse should expect which of the
following findings? - CORRECT ANSWER -increased hematocrit
a nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of Cushing's disease. which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hirsutism
a nurse is assessing a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).
which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - CORRECT
ANSWER -sodium 110mEq/L
a nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who had a thyroidectomy and takes a thyroid
hormone replacement. which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include? -
CORRECT ANSWER -take this medication on an empty stomach
a nurse is assessing a client who has adrenal insufficiency. which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER -calcium 12.8mg/dL
