Exam 32: Endocrine Disorders and Therapeutic Management

A patient is presenting with signs of diabetes insipidus (DI).Which findings would confirm this diagnosis?

A patient with bronchogenic oat cell carcinoma has a drop in urine output.The laboratory reports a serum sodium level of 120 mEq/L,a serum osmolality level of 220 mOsm/kg,and urine specific gravity of 1.035.The nurse suspects the patient may be developing what problem?

The nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes who was admitted with complaints of increased lethargy.Serum laboratory values validate the diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).Which symptom is most suggestive of DKA?

A patient is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).The nurse knows that the lack of insulin results in which process?

A patient has been diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).The nurse is administering hypertonic saline.The nurse knows that the serum sodium should not be raised more than how many milliequivalents per day?

The nurse is developing a discharge education plan for a patient with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).Which topic should be included in the plan?

A patient is admitted after surgery with a history of hyperthyroidism.The nurse suspects the patient may be developing thyroid storm.Which finding would confirm this suspicion?

A patient has thyroid storm.The nurse is providing medication instruction for home.The patient asks,"If I have a fever,should I take Tylenol or aspirin?" Which response would be the most appropriate?

A patient in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)is comatose with a temperature of 102.2° F.The nurse suspects the patient may have which secondary disorder?

Which medication can place a patient at risk for developing syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?

A patient has been diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).The nurse would expect the first line treatment to include which intervention?

In caring for a patient with a thyrotoxicosis,the nurse would expect to observe which neurologic symptom?

The nurse understands that the onset of seizures in the patient with diabetes insipidus (DI)is indicative of which situation?

A patient is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).The patient presents with dry,cracked lips and is begging for something to drink.What reply would be the nurse's best response?