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PNR 309 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2025 / 2026 ACTUAL
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What is a characteristic that is common to all hormones? - 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)? - Answer-Adrenal Glands
A client has a serum sodium level of 152 mmol/L. What is the normal hormonal response to this situation? - Answer- Release of ADH
All cells in the body are believed to have intracellular receptors for which of the following? - Answer-Thyroid hormone
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When obtaining subjective data from a client during assessment of the endocrine system, the nurse asks specifically about which of the following? - Answer-Energy level
What is appropriate technique to use during physical assessment of the thyroid gland? - Answer-Have the client swallow water during inspection and palpitation of the gland.
Why do endocrine disorders often go unrecognized in older adults? - Answer-Symptoms are often attributed to aging.
A client has a total serum calcium level of 0.75 mmol/L. If this finding reflects hypoparathyroidism, what would the nurse expect further diagnostic testing to reveal? - Answer-Decrease serum PTH
after hypophysectomy for acromegaly, which of the following should be the focus of post-operative Nursing Care? - Answer-frequent monitoring of serum and urine osmolarity
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a client with head injury develops siadh. Which of the following manifestations of siadh would the nurse expect to find? - Answer-low urine output and hyponatremia
which of the following symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect Ganondorf removal of the parathyroid glands after thyroid surgery? - Answer-hypothermia and tachycardia
important nursing intervention when caring for a client with Cushing's syndrome? - Answer-monitoring blood glucose levels and protecting the client from exposure to infection
which of the following is an important preoperative nursing intervention before an adrenalectomy for hyper aldosteronism - Answer-administer potassium sparing diuretics
how does the nurse instruct the client who is taking corticosteroids to control the adverse effects of drug therapy? - Answer-increase calcium intake to 1500 mg per day
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what does the nurse teach the client regarding the best time to take corticosteroids for replacement purposes? - Answer-honour rising and in the late afternoon
The nurse is providing instructions to a client regarding a urine study for free cortisol. Which of the following instructions is most important to include? - Answer-Try to avoid stressful situations during the collection period.
Which of the following assessment parameters is of highest priority when caring for a client undergoing a water deprivation test? - Answer-Weight
A client has sought care because of a loss of 12 kg over the past 6 months, during which the client claims to have made no significant dietary changes. Which of the following disorders is a potential cause of the weight loss?
- Answer-Thyroid disorder
The surgeon was unable to save a client's parathyroid gland during a radical thyroidectomy. The nurse should consequently pay particular attention to which of the following components of the client's laboratory values? - Answer-Calcium levels
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