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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...

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 ...