Exam 50: Nursing Assessment Endocrine System

The nurse is caring for a client who is taking spironolactone. Which of the following parameters should the nurse monitor?

The regulation of oxytocin during childbirth is an example of which of the following mechanisms?

The student nurse is caring for a client with goitre and possible hyperthyroidism. Which of the following actions by the student nurse should cause the nursing instructor to intervene?

Aclient has a total serum calcium level of 3.3 mmol/L. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse assess next?

The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a 24-hour urine collection for 17-ketosteroids. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement?

The nurse is obtaining the health history from a client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates further assessment of thyroid function may be necessary?

During a physical examination, the nurse finds that a client's thyroid gland cannot be palpated. Which of the following is the best action for the nurse to take?

The nurse is caring for a client in the outpatient clinic who has a prescription for blood cortisol testing. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide for the client?

The nurse is caring for a client who is preparing for a growth hormone stimulation test. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for during the test?

A client is scheduled for a growth hormone stimulation test. Which of the following items should the nurse obtain in preparation for the test?

Which of the following information about a client who is scheduled for an oral glucose tolerance test should be reported to the health care provider before starting the test?

The nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing a water deprivation test. Which of the following findings is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

The nurse is interviewing a client who has a possible thyroid disorder. Which of the following questions will provide the most useful information?

The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with tetany. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?

Aclient who has diabetes mellitus asks the nurse what the glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) test measures. Which of the following explanations should be the basis of the nurse's response?

The nurse is caring for a client who has clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism. Which of the following laboratory tests is most accurate to evaluate thyroid function?

The nurse is evaluating the laboratory results for a client who has increased secretion of the anterior pituitary hormones. Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate when reviewing the laboratory findings?

A client with a possible pituitary adenoma is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast media. Which of the following client information is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider before the test?

When reviewing the laboratory results for a client's total calcium level, which of the following information should the nurse consider?

The nurse is teaching a client how to prepare for an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Which of the following client response indicates that the teaching has been effective?