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NCLEX - PassPoint PN Reduction of Risk Potential I Questions with Complete Solutions
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A child, age 2, is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown number of aspirin tablets about 30 minutes earlier. On entering the examination room, the child is crying and clinging to his mother. Which data should the nurse obtain first? 
Recent exposure to communicable diseases 
Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure 
Height and weight 
Number of immunizations received CORRECT ANS Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure 
Explanation: 
The most important da...
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NUR3128 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
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1. Upon review of Ms. Andrews' admission clinical presentation. which clinical 
manifestations are most 
related to excessive growth hormone? 
A. Headache 
B. Enlarged hands 
C. Visual changes 
D. Nausea 
Answer> B. Enlarged hands 
2. Ms. Andrews is ordered to receive bromocriptine mesylate (Parlodel) for the 
treatment of her 
tumor. The nurse correlates which rationale for this medication? (Note: 
Reference Pharm text page 694) 
A. Decreases serum glucose levels 
B. Decreases water reab...
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Endocrine Disorder NCLEX Questions with answers 2024
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Endocrine Disorder NCLEX QuestionsA patient suspected of having acromegaly has an elevated plasma growth hormone level. In acromegaly, the nurse would also expect the patient's diagnostic results to include 
a. hyperinsulinemia 
b. a plasma glucose of less than 70 
c. decreased growth hormone levels with an oral glucose challenge test 
d. a serum sometomedin C (insulin-like growth-factor) of more than 300 - correct answer d. a serum somatomedin C (Insulin-like-growth-factor) of more than 300 
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Med Surg Endocrine system
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Med Surg Endocrine system 
### Preoperative Care for Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy 
1. What postoperative instructions should be provided to a patient after a transsphenoidal 
hypophysectomy? - A. Avoid sneezing - B. Drink through a straw - C. Cough forcefully - D. Wash mouth out with peroxide - Correct Answer: A. Avoid sneezing 
### Acromegaly Evaluation 
2. What causes the prominent facial features of a patient with acromegaly? - A. Prolactin - B. Growth hormone - C. Thyroid-stimulatin...
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Med- Surg Endocrine system Test with Answers
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Med- Surg Endocrine system Test with 
Answers 
The preoperative teaching for a patient scheduled for a transsphenoidal 
hypophysectomy should include the instruction that postoperatively, the patient should: 
A. Avoid Sneezing 
B. Drink through a straw 
C. Cough forcefully. 
D. Wash mouth out with peroxide. - ️️ -A. Avoid Sneezing 
The nurse is aware that the large flattened features of the patient with acromegaly are 
caused by an excess of : 
A. Prolactin 
B. Growth hormone 
C. Thyroid-sti...
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2013 ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Form B180 QUESTIONS
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1. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following will 
the nurse identify as the highest priority? 
A. Jugular distention 
B. Frothy pink septum 
C. Hepatomegaly 
D. Weight gain 
2. A nurse in the emergency department is assisting with the suturing of a laceration to the 
client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 
A. Pour the sterile cleansing solution holding on the bottle10 cm(4 in) above the sterile 
field 
B. Pull the top...
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endoctrine-acromegaly-421-exam-4
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Acromegalyendoctrine-acromegaly-421-exam-4● rarere condition characterized by an overproduction of Growth 
Hormone (GH). 
● Most often occurs b/c of benign growthhormone-secretingg pituitary 
adenoma. 
● Overgrowth of soft tissues,and bones in the hands, feet, and face 
● Proximal muscle weakness, joint pain, carpal tunnel, thickened skin, 
visual changes due to pressure on the optic nerve, glucose 
intoleranc,e and manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus. 
● H&P, insulin-like growth facto...
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PNR 309 Final Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers Graded A 2024-2025
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What is a characteristic that is common to all hormones? -Correct Answer They influence cellular activity of specific target tissues. 
 
A client is receiving radiation therapy for cancer of the kidney. The nurse monitors the client for signs and symptoms of damage to which of the following organ(s)? -Correct Answer Adrenal Glands 
 
A client has a serum sodium level of 152 mmol/L. What is the normal hormonal response to this situation? -Correct Answer Release of ADH 
 
All cells in the body are...
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ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREICTOR B 1 180 QUESTIONS AN ANSWERS
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1. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following will 
the nurse identify as the highest priority? 
A. Jugular distention 
B. Frothy pink septum 
C. Hepatomegaly 
D. Weight gain 
2. A nurse in the emergency department is assisting with the suturing of a laceration to the 
client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 
A. Pour the sterile cleansing solution holding on the bottle10 cm(4 in) above the sterile 
field 
B. Pull the top flap of ...
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Capstone Med Surg Assessment 2024 Test 100% Correct Questions and Answers
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Capstone Med Surg Assessment 2024 Test 100% Correct Questions and Answers 
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following dietary modifications should the nurse include? 
{Ans: - Avoid drinking liquids with meals 
 
A nurse is assessing a client following a hypophysectomy. Which of the following findings indicates the client might be developing diabetes insipidus? 
{Ans: - Hyperglycemia 
 
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history...
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