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NursingNursing PracticeConcepts for Nursing PracticePractice Set 8
NursingNursing PracticeConcepts for Nursing PracticePractice Set 8Hormonal Regulation
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Question 1
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A patient presents to the emergency room complaining of vomiting with severe back and leg pain. The patient's home medications include daily oral corticosteroids. Vital signs reveal a low blood pressure and there are peaked T waves on the electrocardiogram. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
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Start an intravenous line
Collect urine specimen
Administer antiemetic
Administer narcotic analgesia
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Question 2
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Which important teaching point should the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient diagnosed with Cushing's disease?
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Daily weight using same scale
Wash hands frequently
Use exfoliating soaps when bathing
Avoid yearly influenza vaccine
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Question 3
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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). What is the nurse's best action?
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Encourage increased fluid and water intake
Teach about risk for malignancies
Monitor for changes in level of consciousness
Assess labwork for potassium level changes
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Question 4
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Following a parathyroidectomy, which electrolyte should the nurse most closely monitor?
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Potassium
Sodium
Magnesium
Calcium
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Question 5
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Radioactive iodine is indicated for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. The nurse should include which teaching in this patient's plan of care?
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Isolation is required for 6-8 weeks
An additional dose may be needed
Thyroid replacement therapy is prescribed
An overnight hospital stay is required
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Question 6
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone a thyroidectomy. Which patient complaint is highest priority requiring further evaluation?
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Pain at surgical site
Thirst
Hoarseness
Nausea
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Question 7
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Which statement made by a student nurse indicates the need for further teaching about pituitary insufficiency?
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"Synthetic human growth hormone may be prescribed for children who are small for gestational age."
"Testosterone supplements may be prescribed for women with gonadotropin deficiency."
"Estrogen is known to regulate the action of growth hormone in men and women."
"Chronic kidney disease treatment may include synthetic growth hormone replacement."
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