Exam 39: Nursing Care of Patients With Endocrine Disorders

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 observation should the nurse identify as needing immediate intervention?

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

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)?

A patient enters the emergency department in adrenal crisis. The patient is lethargic and vital signs are blood pressure 85/52 mm Hg and pulse 88 beats/min. Which event in the patient's week most likely precipitated this crisis?

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 as being least important?