Exam 50: Care of the Patient with an Endocrine Disorder

A patient has come to the clinic because of enlarged hands and feet, amenorrhea, and increased hair growth. These symptoms most likely indicate problems with the:

What information should be obtained from the patient before an iodine-131 test?

A patient with a history of Graves disease is admitted to the unit with shortness of breath. The nurse notes the patient's vital signs: T 103° F, P 160, R 24, BP 160/80. The nurse also notes distended neck veins. What does the patient most likely have?

The adrenal cortex secretes glucocorticoids. The most important is cortisol. What is it involved in? (Select all that apply.)

What is a long-term complication of diabetes mellitus?

To which diet should a patient with Cushing syndrome adhere?

Arrange the steps of drawing up a short-acting and a long-acting insulin in the same syringe. (Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D) A) Draw up amount of shorter-acting insulin B) Check insulin dose with a second licensed nurse C) Inject the desired amount of air into the long-acting insulin D) Clean rubber stopper of both vials with alcohol E) Draw up desired amount of longer-acting insulin F) Inject the desired amount of air into the short-acting insulin

What instructions should be included in the discharge instructions for a 47-year-old patient with hypothyroidism?

The nurse teaching a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus (IDDM) about early signs of Insulin reaction would include information about: