The nurse determined that the client’s fluid volume deficit from HHNS has resolved. Which serum laboratory finding led to the nurse’s conclusion?

The nurse is caring for the client who is experiencing symptoms associated with pheochromocytoma. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care for this client?

The nurse is preparing to discharge the client following a unilateral adrenalectomy to treat hyperal- dosteronism caused by an adenoma. Which instruction should be included in this client’s discharge teaching?

The nurse is caring for the client admitted in Addisonian crisis. Which medication, if prescribed, should the nurse plan to administer?

The nurse is preparing to care for the stable client with Addison’s disease. Which skin appearance should the nurse expect when performing an assessment?

The nurse is teaching the client who lacks parathyroid hormone (PTH) about foods to consume. Which items should be included on a list of appropriate foods for the client?

The nurse is caring for the client newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which problem should the nurse include in the plan of care?

The nurse is caring for the client with elevated growth hormone (GH) levels. Which problem should the nurse exclude from the plan of care?

The nurse is planning to address diabetic meal planning with the client recently diagnosed with type 1 DM. Which action should the nurse take first?

A friend brings the older adult homeless client to a free health screening clinic. The friend is unable to continue administering the client’s morning and evening insulin dose for treating type 1 DM. When advocating for this client, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The clinic nurse is evaluating the client with type 1 DM who intends to enroll in a tennis class. Which statement made by the client indicates that the client understands the effects of exercise on insulin demand?

The nurse is reviewing information for the client with type 1 DM.The nurse concludes that the client may be experiencing the Somogyi phenomenon, as evidenced by which finding?

The client with type 1 DM is scheduled for major surgery in the morning. The nurse on the night shift observes that the client’s daily insulin dose remains the same as previously given. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

The nurse is teaching the client newly diagnosed with type 2 DM. Which information should the nurse emphasize in the session?

The nurse is interviewing four clients. Which client is at the greatest risk for developing type 2 DM?

The client with type 2 DM is scheduled for cardiac rehabilitation exercises (cardiac rehab). The nurse notes that the client’s blood glucose level is 300 mg/dL and that the urine is positive for ketones. How should the nurse proceed?

The client residing in a long-term care facility has type 2 DM and is sick with the stomach flu. The client’s blood glucose is 245 mg/dL. Which action should the nurse take next?

The nurse administers a usual morning dose of 4 units of regular insulin and 8 units of NPH insulin at 7:30 am. to the client with a blood glucose level of 110 mg/dL. Which statements regarding the client’s insulin are correct?

The nurse assesses that the client diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome has an irregular HR, right arm ecchymosis, 4+ pitting edema in the legs, and a blood glucose of 140 mg/dL. Which action should be the nurse’s priority?

The nurse reviews the HCP’s orders for the newly admitted client diagnosed with DKA. Which order should the nurse question?

The female client is to be treated with radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy for an enlarged thyroid gland. The client asks if there are any precautions that are needed. during RAI therapy. Which is the nurse’s best response?

The nurse is caring for multiple clients with DM. It is most important for the nurse to initiate a referral to a diabetes educator for which client?

The nurse is reviewing the serum laboratory report for the hospitalized client who has adrenocortical insufficiency. The nurse should immediately notify the HCP about which value?

The nurse observes a colleague caring for the client who had a hypophysectomy via the transsphenoidal approach 12 hours ago. Which action would require the observing nurse to intervene?

The nurse administers 15 units of glargine insulin at 2100 hours to the client when the client’s fingerstick blood glucose reading is 110 mg/dL. At 2300, an NA reports that an evening snack was not given because the client was sleeping. Which instruction by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for the client with Addisonian crisis. Which clinical change should indicate to the nurse that the therapy is effective?

The nurse evaluates the client who is being treated for DKA. Which finding indicates that the client is responding to the treatment plan?

The nurse obtains a fingerstick blood glucose reading of 48 mg/dL for the client with type 1 DM. The client is to receive 6 units of regular and 10 units of NPH insulin now. Which is the nurse’s best immediate intervention?

Two hours after taking a regular morning dose of regular insulin, the client presents to a clinic with diaphoresis, tremors, palpitations, and tachycardia. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

The client develops SIADH secondary to a pituitary tumor. The client’s assessment findings include thirst, weight gain, fatigue, and a serum sodium of 127 mEq/L. Which intervention, if prescribed, should the nurse implement to treat SIADH?

The agitated client is hospitalized with tachycardia, dyspnea, and intermittent chest palpitations. The client’s BP is 170/110 mm Hg, and HR is 130 bpm. The client’s health history reveals thinning hair, recent 10-lb weight loss, increased appetite, fine hand and tongue tremors, hyperreflexic tendon reflexes, and smooth, moist skin. Which prescribed intervention should be the nurse’s priority?

The client taking NPH insulin at 0800 reports feeling anxious and shaky in the midafternoon. Which intervention is best for the nurse to initiate?

The nurse completes teaching the client with Cushing’s disease- Which statement demonstrates that the client understands measures to prevent bone resorption from corticosteroid therapy?