Question 1

The nurse is assisting with discharge of a patient with Addison disease following an adrenal crisis. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to reinforce?

Accepted Answer

Steroid replacement therapy is critical for patients with Addison's disease, especially after an adrenal crisis, to manage cortisol levels and prevent future crises.

Question 2

A patient diagnosed with SIADH is scheduled for surgery in a few days. Which does the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient to help manage the symptoms until surgery? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

SIADH involves excessive water retention, so fluid restriction (B) is crucial. Furosemide (C) is a diuretic that helps remove excess fluid. Conivaptan (D) is a vasopressin receptor antagonist that helps correct hyponatremia. Hypertonic saline (E) can be used to treat severe hyponatremia. Salt restriction (A) is not appropriate as it could worsen hyponatremia.

Question 3

A patient with suspected hyperthyroidism is scheduled for a radioactive iodine uptake test. Which symptoms of hyperthyroidism does the nurse note on the medical record? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient with suspected hyperthyroidism is scheduled...

Question 4

The nurse is attending to patients in an assisted-living facility. For which reason is the nurse aware that the recognition of hyperthyroidism is difficult in older patients?

Accepted Answer

In older patients, hyperthyroidism often presents with symptoms that mimic cardiac issues, such as atrial fibrillation or heart failure, making it difficult to recognize.

Question 5

A patient is being discharged with prescribed treatment for long-term hypoparathyroidism. Which does the nurse include in discharge teaching? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient is being discharged with prescribed...

Quiz 39: Nursing Care of Patients With Endocrine Disorders

The nurse is assisting with discharge of a patient with Addison disease following an adrenal crisis. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to reinforce?

A patient diagnosed with SIADH is scheduled for surgery in a few days. Which does the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient to help manage the symptoms until surgery? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with suspected hyperthyroidism is scheduled for a radioactive iodine uptake test. Which symptoms of hyperthyroidism does the nurse note on the medical record? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is attending to patients in an assisted-living facility. For which reason is the nurse aware that the recognition of hyperthyroidism is difficult in older patients?

A patient is being discharged with prescribed treatment for long-term hypoparathyroidism. Which does the nurse include in discharge teaching? (Select all that apply.)