Exam 11: Care of the Patient With an Endocrine Disorder

The nurse is administering long-acting insulin once a day that provides insulin coverage for 24 hours. This insulin is _________________.

The three major life-threatening complications postoperatively of a thyroidectomy are: (Select all that apply)

Pregnant women should not be exposed to iodine-131 because of

Common early signs and symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis include

A patient is admitted with a subtotal thyroidectomy. She is returned to the surgical unit after a short stay in the postanesthesia care unit. She is receiving fluids intravenously. When this patient has completely recovered from anesthesia, and her vital signs are stable, which position would be most appropriate for her?

A patient has asked why she needs to exercise. The nurse tells her that if the diabetic patient exercises, then the insulin requirement

A 47-year-old patient with hypothyroidism is being given discharge instructions that should include

A patient has recently been diagnosed with acromegaly. Using Maslow's hierarchy, which of the nursing diagnoses listed below should be of the highest priority in caring for him?

A patient, age 40, is having a diagnostic workup because of a possible disorder of the thyroid gland. The nurse noting the physician's orders recalls that there are several diagnostic tests to determine thyroid disorders. The test that employs radioactive iodine and use of a scintillation camera is called the

Another term for hyperglycemic reaction is ____________ ______________.

The primary clinical manifestation of hyperparathyroidism is

Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include: (Select all that apply.)

What would be most necessary to place postoperatively at the bedside of the patient with a subtotal thyroidectomy?

A long-term complication of diabetes mellitus is

A 69-year-old patient with diabetes mellitus is admitted with cellulitis of the right foot. In applying moist packs to his ulcerated foot, the nurse should use aseptic techniques to

A patient is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. In the treatment of hyperthyroidism, which one of these medications is likely to be prescribed to decrease the activity of her thyroid gland?

A 63-year-old patient on the medical floor has a diagnosis of adrenal hyperfunction (Cushing's syndrome). She will probably have to adhere to a diet that contains

A patient, age 61, has had type II diabetes for 20 years. He has symmetrical peripheral polyneuropathy of his feet and legs with almost total loss of sensitivity to touch and temperature. He also has peripheral vascular disease evidenced by decreased peripheral pulses and dependent rubor. To prevent injury and infection to this patient's feet and legs, which instruction does the nurse include in teaching?

Hypothyroidism is treated with replacement therapy. The patient should be instructed to eat well-balanced meals including intake of iodine. Which food is rich in iodine?

A patient has type 1 diabetes (IDDM). The nurse is teaching her early signs and symptoms of insulin reaction, which include