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Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Endocrine System

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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Endocrine System

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Question 1 of 5

What would the nurse expect the health care provider to order for a client with hypothyroidism?

A. Levothyroxine sodium

B. Methimazole

C. Propranolol

D. Propylthiouracil

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Question 2 of 5

The nurse is reviewing a client's history which reveals that the client has had an oversecretion of growth hormone (GH) that occurred before puberty. The nurse interprets this as resulting in which condition?

A. Gigantism

B. Dwarfism

C. Acromegaly

D. Simmonds disease

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Question 3 of 5

Which of the following precautions would be most appropriate when caring for a client being treated with radioactive iodine (RAI) for a thyroid tumor?

A. Administer prescribed corticosteroids carefully.

B. Handle body fluids carefully.

C. Monitor the respiratory status.

D. Administer the prescribed medications at the same time each day.

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Question 4 of 5

Which group of clients should not receive potassium iodide?

A. Those who are allergic to corticosteroids

B. Those who are pregnant

C. Those taking medications such as cough medicines

D. Those who are allergic to seafood

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Question 5 of 5

A client with Addison disease has a blood glucose level above 80 mg/dL 30 minutes after receiving 15 g of carbohydrates for symptoms of hypoglycemia. Which action would the nurse take next?

A. Inform the physician immediately.

B. Give the client milk and graham crackers.

C. Instruct the client to remain in bed.

D. Check the client's blood glucose level before each meal.

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