NSG 4100/ NSG4100 Exam 2 – Adult Health III Review | Galen (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified Questions & Answers | Grade A

NSG 4100/ NSG4100 Exam 2 – Adult Health III Review | Galen (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified Questions & Answers | Grade A QUESTION The pt's BP remains low and urine output continues to increase. Gabriel is feeling very weak. The nurse understands that appropriate tx for a pt with DI includes: Answer: a. titrating IV fluids to replace urine output b. admin thiazide diuretics c. initiating low Na diet d. admin DDAVP e. monitoring strict I+O f. allowing the pt to drink as desired QUESTION Your patient has been diagnosed with pheochromocytoma. Which of the following is NOT a priority assessment? Answer: Heartburn (HTN, hyper metabolism, and hyperhydrosis are priority assessments) QUESTION Which of the following is an inappropriate education statement about diet for the patient with pheochromocytoma? "Avoid foods high in tyramine such as..." Answer: some cheese QUESTION The following will exacerbate pheochromocytoma except: Answer: sleep apnea (bladder cancer, pepperoni pizza, abdominal palpation are factors that WILL exacerbate their condition) QUESTION Which medication must include patient education such as changing from a sitting to standing position slowly, monitoring salt intake and reporting blurred or hazy vision? Answer: Alpha-adrenergic blockers QUESTION Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a(n) ________________ condition limiting hormone production in the ______________ glands. A female patient with CAH may exhibit characteristics such as ______________. Answer: 1. congenital 2. pituitary 3. bulky muscle QUESTION The treatment of Cushing's disease is related to the cause, which may be a tumor of the pituitary or adrenal gland or excessive secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from carcinoma of the lung. Some patients may need surgery to remove the tumor causing these symptoms. In Marilyn's case, Cushing's has developed because of long-term corticosteroid use. To manage Cushing's disease, the HCP recommends: Answer: Weaning off the corticosteroid slowly QUESTION CUSHING'S DX: what information should we include in the pt teaching? Answer: - keep a list of meds and doses with you - keep a medical id device with you - avoid exposure to infection - monitor for excessive weight gain QUESTION Musculoskeletal changes can occur with Cushing's disease, which may result in kyphosis and compression factures of the vertebrae. To prevent injuries, it is a priority to teach the patient to: Answer: Establish a protective environment QUESTION The nurse receives a 1 hours s/p thyroidectomy to the med-surg unit. What would require immediate intervention by the nurse? Answer: High-pitched airway sounds QUESTION What type of pt's are at higher risk for HHS? Answer: Older people with T2DM and also older pt's with no known hx of DM QUESTION The ED nurse is caring for a client with HHS who has a blood glucose of 680 mg/dl. Which question should the nurse ask the client to determine the cause of this acute complication? Answer: "Have you had some type of infection lately?"