Exam 47: The Child With Endocrine Dysfunction

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results on a school-age child diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism.Which results are consistent with this condition?

Which clinical manifestation may occur in the child who is prescribed methimazole for the treatment of hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease)?

Chronic adrenocortical insufficiency is also referred to as what?

A child with growth hormone (GH)deficiency is receiving GH therapy.What is the best time for the GH to be administered?

Nursing care of a child diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)should include which interventions? (Select all that apply.)

A child will start treatment for precocious puberty.This involves injections of which synthetic medication?

At what age is sexual development in boys and girls considered to be precocious?

The nurse is discussing various sites used for insulin injections with a child and her family.Which site usually has the fastest rate of absorption?

Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of which organ?

Exophthalmos may occur in children with what diagnosis?

A neonate born with ambiguous genitalia is diagnosed with congenital adrenogenital hyperplasia.Therapeutic management includes administration of which medication?

The clinic nurse is reviewing hemoglobin A1c levels on several children with type 1 diabetes.Hemoglobin A1c levels of less than _____% are a goal for children with type 1 diabetes.Record your answer as a whole number.

The nurse is caring for a child with suspected diabetes insipidus.Which clinical manifestation would be observable?

An adolescent is being seen in the clinic for evaluation of acromegaly.The nurse understands that which event occurs with acromegaly?

A goiter is an enlargement or hypertrophy of which gland?

A child diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism is receiving vitamin D therapy.The parents should be advised to watch for which sign of vitamin D toxicity?

A child is diagnosed with juvenile hypothyroidism.The nurse should expect to assess which symptoms associated with hypothyroidism? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a school-age child with hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease).Which clinical manifestations should the nurse monitor that may indicate a thyroid storm? (Select all that apply.)

The parents of a child who has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes ask about exercise.The nurse should provide the parents with what information to address the child's safety needs?

What are the manifestations of hypoglycemia?