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A patient is scheduled for diagnostic tests for hypothyroidism. Which finding will the nurse anticipate when caring for this patient?
The nurse is monitoring a patient admitted for testing for diabetes insipidus. What actions should the nurse take when providing care?
A patient who is 1-day postoperative thyroidectomy reports feeling numb around the mouth and is experiencing random muscle twitches. Which IV medication does the nurse anticipate being prescribed by the health-care provider(HCP)
The nurse is providing care for a patient with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone(SIADH). Which additional diagnosis does the nurse need to identify as a contributor to the patient's disorder?
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The nurse is monitoring a patient 6 hours after a thyroidectomy for cancer. Vital signs are 104F(40C), pulse 144 beats/minute, respirations 24/minute, and BP 184/108 mmHg. Which prescription does the nurse anticipate from the HCP?
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The nurse is gathering information from a patient in a HCP's office. The patient reports difficulty speaking and swallowing, and frequent headaches. What diagnostic test is anticipated in addition to a computed tomography(CT)scan of the head?
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The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an adult patient diagnosed with GH deficiency. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this patient?
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The nurse determines that treatment has been effective for a patient with diabetes insipidus. Which laboratory value is consistent with this conclusion?
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The nurse is providing care for a patient who is postoperative for a transsphenoidal surgery for the removal of a pituitary tumor. Which nursing care is appropriate in the postsurgical period?
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A patient with a history of hypothyroidism arrives a t the emergency department and states, “I was outside shoveling snow and suddenly started to feel short of breath and like I couldn't think straight.” What concern does the nurse have
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A patient enters the emergency department in adrenal crisis. The patient is lethargic and vital signs are BP 85/52 mm Hg and pulse 88 beats/minute. Which event in the patient's week most likely precipitated this crisis?
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The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a patient who is diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism. Which comment by the patient indicates that patient teaching is successful？
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The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse(LPN/LVN)is assisting in the care of a 51-year-old patient recovering from a hypophysectomy. Which finding should be reported to the registered nurse(RN) or HCP?
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The nurse is caring for a patient who's had a 10% weight loss since being diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. What action should the nurse take?
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The LPN/LVN is monitoring a patient with a goiter who is scheduled for surgery. Physical inspection reveals only slight swelling in the anterior base of the neck. Which finding will prompt the LVN/LPN to notify the RN?
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The nurse is assigned to provide care for a patient diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. While reviewing the nursing care planned for the patient, Which intervention will the nurse recognize a s being most important?
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The nurse is monitoring the effects of a water deprivation test on a patient suspected of diabetes insipidus related to pituitary dysfunction. Which test result supports the diagnosis
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The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with Cushing syndrome. What should the nurse include in the care
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The nurse is gathering data from a patient who voices concerns about feeling dizzy upon standing fatigue , and recent weight loss. What additional finding supports adrenal insufficiency？
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The nurse is caring for a patient who comes to the clinic with severe hypertension, tachycardia, palpitations, diaphoresis, and feelings of apprehension. What question should the nurse ask?
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The nurse is attending to patients in an assisted-living facility. What symptoms should the nurse monitor for when concerned about hyperthyroidism?
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The nurse is assisting with discharge of a patient with Addison disease following and adrenal crisis. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to reinforce
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A patient is being discharged with prescribed treatment for long-term hypoparathyroidism. Which does the nurse include in discharge teaching(select all the apply)
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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.)
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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)
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