Exam (elaborations) NURS 6531 / NURS6531 (NURS6531) (nurs6531) Nurs 6531 Final Exam Review

Nurs 6531 Final Exam Review Presenting symptoms of nephrotic syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER loss of appetite, fatigue, ascites, lower extremity edema, proteinuria, low blood albumin, and hyperlipidemia. What is the initial insulin loading dose for a patient in DKA? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.1 to 0.15 units/kg/hr with hourly glucose monitoring What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis? - CORRECT ANSWER autoimmune destruction of thyroid gland, Anti-thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) receptor antibodies inhibit release of thyroid hormone. What are signs & symptoms of SIADH (Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone)? - CORRECT ANSWER Increased production of ADH (antidiuretic hormone), hyponatremia, concentrated urine (from excess water resorption), elevated urine osmolality, mental status changes from cerebral edema.