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The Endocrine System 5.0 Questions
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22 year old client admitted 4 days ago for polyuria, polydipsia,
and weight loss over the past month. Blood glucose and HbA1c
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were obtained. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Began
on insulin theraphy Ans: *Give glargin insulin in the morning
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*Give lispro insulin 15 min before meals
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* Inject medications in abdomen
The nurse is teaching the client about pioglitazone. Which of
the following client statements indicate an understanding of
the teaching? Ans: Understanding
*I need to call the provider if I have nausea, vomiting and abd
pain.
*I need to have my liver enzymes checked every 6 months
* I need to call the provider if I notice blood in my urine
*I could start my menstrual cycle again and need to use
contraception
Which of the following interventions are priority for the nurse
to make?
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Client admitted 12 ddays ago for abd pain. Diagnosed with
bowel obstruction. Ans: *Administer 50% dextrose in water IV
*Check the client's blood glucose in 15 minutes
A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking
propylthiouracil (PTU) to treat hyperthyroidism. The nurse
should instruct the client to report which of the following
adverse effects? Ans: *Sore Throat
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*Joint pain
*Rash
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A nurse is educating the parents of a child who has a new
diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and has been
prescribed somatropin. Which of the following statements by a
parent indicates understanding of the teaching? Ans: We will
use a different spot for injection each time we give the
medication
A nurse is caring for a client who take repaglinide 15-30 min
before each meal to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client
asks, "If I skip a meal, what should I do? Which of the following
responses should the nurse make ? Ans: Skip the dose
when considering replacement therapy options for a client
who has chronic adrenocortical insufficiency, a nurse should
recognize that the provider will choose which of the following
medications? Ans: Hydrocortisone
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking metformin to treat
type 2 diabetes mellitus and report muscle pain. Which of the
following adverse reactions should the nurse suspect? Ans:
Lactic Acid
The Endocrine System 5.0 Questions
and Answers (100% Correct
Answers) Already Graded A+
22 year old client admitted 4 days ago for polyuria, polydipsia,
and weight loss over the past month. Blood glucose and HbA1c
© 2026 Assignment
were obtained. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Began
on insulin theraphy Ans: *Give glargin insulin in the morning
Guru01 - Stuvia
*Give lispro insulin 15 min before meals
Expert
* Inject medications in abdomen
The nurse is teaching the client about pioglitazone. Which of
the following client statements indicate an understanding of
the teaching? Ans: Understanding
*I need to call the provider if I have nausea, vomiting and abd
pain.
*I need to have my liver enzymes checked every 6 months
* I need to call the provider if I notice blood in my urine
*I could start my menstrual cycle again and need to use
contraception
Which of the following interventions are priority for the nurse
to make?
, 2
Client admitted 12 ddays ago for abd pain. Diagnosed with
bowel obstruction. Ans: *Administer 50% dextrose in water IV
*Check the client's blood glucose in 15 minutes
A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking
propylthiouracil (PTU) to treat hyperthyroidism. The nurse
should instruct the client to report which of the following
adverse effects? Ans: *Sore Throat
© 2026 Assignment
*Joint pain
*Rash
Guru01 - Stuvia
Expert
A nurse is educating the parents of a child who has a new
diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and has been
prescribed somatropin. Which of the following statements by a
parent indicates understanding of the teaching? Ans: We will
use a different spot for injection each time we give the
medication
A nurse is caring for a client who take repaglinide 15-30 min
before each meal to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client
asks, "If I skip a meal, what should I do? Which of the following
responses should the nurse make ? Ans: Skip the dose
when considering replacement therapy options for a client
who has chronic adrenocortical insufficiency, a nurse should
recognize that the provider will choose which of the following
medications? Ans: Hydrocortisone
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking metformin to treat
type 2 diabetes mellitus and report muscle pain. Which of the
following adverse reactions should the nurse suspect? Ans:
Lactic Acid
