Endocrine RN
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| A client has been receiving corticosteroids for treatment of rheumatoid arthritus. The client is now being admitted for a major surgical procedure. What would be important for the nurse to assess after the client returns form surgery? | show 🗑
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| show | Gastrointestianal upset
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| An adult with a diagnosis of hpothyroidism has been prescribed thyroid replacement therapy with levothyroxin. After 2 days, the client calls to complain that she feels no better. | show 🗑
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| An adult client has diabetes and is beginning glipizide for glucose control. What would be important for the nurse to discuss with the client? | show 🗑
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| The nurse is teaching the parent of a diabetic child how to recognize the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. Which signs and symptoms should the nurse discuss with the parent? | show 🗑
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| An adolescent with Type 1 diabetes is experiencing a problem with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which lab results reflect this condition? | show 🗑
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| A client is admitted with a diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome. What is an important consideration for the nurse to make in caring for this client? | show 🗑
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| The nurse is caring for a client postthyroidectomy. Which of the follwoing observations sould cause the nurse the most concern? | show 🗑
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| show | Have the client speak every 2 hours to determine increasing level of hoarseness. Evaluate behind the neck for the presence of blood from the incision. Maintain the client ot semifowler's position. Check the incision for formation of a hematoma.
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| What will the nurse teach the diabetic client regarding exercise in their treatment program? | show 🗑
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| A client is prescribed levothyroxine daily. An important instruction to give the client regarding administration of this drug is ? | show 🗑
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| show | Rapid, deep respirations at a rate of 36 breaths a minute: lethargyl, tachycardia
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| show | Take his regular dose of insulin, replace food with fruit juices, and monitor the blood glucose level.
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| When caring for a client in a thyroid crisis, the nurse would question an order for? | show 🗑
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| A client with type 2 diabetes is sc heduled for major abdominal surgery. How will the nurse anticipate controlling blood glucose levels in this client during the immediate postoperative period? | show 🗑
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| A client experinces a thyroid storm after removal of the throid gland. The nurse understands the cause of this complication is? | show 🗑
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| show | Buffalo hump, Thinning hair, hirsutism, gynicomastia
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| show | Use saline eye drops frequently and apply ointment to the eyes at night
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| show | Fluid and edema in the tissues behind the eye increases pressure.
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| show | Detect spasms or edema in the area of the vocal cords.
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