MED SURG 120 RN Targeted Medical Surgical Endocrine Online Practice 2019- West Coast University
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• RN Targeted Medical Surgical Endocrine
Online Practice 2019
1. A nurse is monitoring the laboratory values of a client who has
diabetes mellitus and is taking insulin. Which of the following results
indicates a therapeutic outcome of insulin therapy?
Fasting blood glucose 96 mg/dL
This is within the expected reference range for a fasting blood glucose level
and indicates that insulin therapy is effective.
2. A nurse is caring for a client following a thyroidectomy. The nurse should
assess for which of the following findings as an indication of
hypocalcemia?
Strong, bounding
pulse Decreased
bowel sounds
Tingling and numbness of the hands
and feet Diminished deep-tendon
reflexes
Tingling and numbness of the hands and feet
Hypocalcemia causes paresthesias, usually starting in the hands and feet.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a pheochromocytoma. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Elevate the head of the client's bed
B. Palpate the client's abdomen
C. Monitor the client for hypotension
D. Check the client's urine specific gravity
The nurse should elevate the head of the client's bed to reduce blood pressure and abdominal
pressure.
4. A
nurse is assessing a client who is taking propylthiouracil. the nurse
should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the
medication has been effective?
increased body weight
, Propylthiouracil suppresses the production of thyroid hormones and allows for weight gain.
However, excessive weight gain could indicate that the dose of propylthiouracil is too
high.
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