2025 NU 185: Med-Surge II EXAM 4 ACTUAL FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS - VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ NEW GUARANTEED
A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the client's
diagnosis, the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
CORRECT ANSWER Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit which symptom? *Exam
Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Bronze Pigmentation
A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed to? *Exam Cram Endocrine
- CORRECT ANSWER Limit the Sodium in her DIet
The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most likely exhibit symptoms of?
*Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Alteration in Visual Acuity
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention should
receive priority during the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
CORRECT ANSWER Assessing the Clients Airway
A diabetic client has been maintained on GLucophage (Metformin) for regulation
of his blood glucose levels. Which teaching should be included in the plan of
care? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Report changes in
Urinary Pattern
A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this complication,
the nurse should instruct the client to? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT
ANSWER Eat a protein and carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Which item should be kept at the bedside of a client who has just returned from
having a thyroidectomy? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER A
tracheostomy set
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones secreted by
the parathyroid? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Vitamin D
A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience which symptom? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Bone Pain
A diabetic client is taking Lantus Insulin for regulation of his blood glucose
levels. The nurse should know that this insulin will most likely be administered?
*Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER At Night
, A client w/ Polyuria, Polydipsia, and Polyphagia is diagnosed w/ diabetes
mellitus. The nurse would expect that these symptoms are r/t? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Hyperglycemia
Which laboratory test conducted on the client w/ Diabetes Mellitus indicates
compliance? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Hgb A-1C
A client hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis has a positive ASO titer. The
nurse understands that the client's current illness is due to a... *Exam Cram Renal
- CORRECT ANSWER Prior Bacterial Infection
The physician has prescribed hydralazine (Apresoline) for a client with acute
glomerulonephritis. Which finding indicates that the drug is having the desired
effect? *Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER The clients bp has
decreased
A client with acute glomerulonephritis requests a snack. Which snack is suitable
given the client's dietary restrictions? *Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER
Applesauce
The physician has ordered Prednisone 50 mg daily to promote diuresis in a client
with nephrotic syndrome. The nurse should administer the medication... *Exam
Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER With a snack or glass of milk
A client receiving Gentamicin (Garamycin) IVPB has a morning peak level of 12
micrograms/mL. The nurse should...*Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER
Notify the physician because the level is too high
The nurse is teaching the client with an ileal conduit regarding skin care to
prevent excoriation. In addition to applying a well-fitted collection bag the client
should be told to empty the collection bag... *Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT
ANSWER When it is one third full
A client with end stage renal disease has been managed by peritoneal dialysis.
Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately? *Exam Cram Renal -
CORRECT ANSWER The client complains of abdominal pain and nausea
The nurse notes dark red blood and a few clots in the catheter of a client two
days after transurethral prostatectomy (TURP). The nurse should first... *Exam
Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER Apply traction to the urethral catheter
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS - VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ NEW GUARANTEED
A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the client's
diagnosis, the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
CORRECT ANSWER Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit which symptom? *Exam
Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Bronze Pigmentation
A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed to? *Exam Cram Endocrine
- CORRECT ANSWER Limit the Sodium in her DIet
The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most likely exhibit symptoms of?
*Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Alteration in Visual Acuity
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention should
receive priority during the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
CORRECT ANSWER Assessing the Clients Airway
A diabetic client has been maintained on GLucophage (Metformin) for regulation
of his blood glucose levels. Which teaching should be included in the plan of
care? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Report changes in
Urinary Pattern
A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this complication,
the nurse should instruct the client to? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT
ANSWER Eat a protein and carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Which item should be kept at the bedside of a client who has just returned from
having a thyroidectomy? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER A
tracheostomy set
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones secreted by
the parathyroid? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Vitamin D
A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience which symptom? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Bone Pain
A diabetic client is taking Lantus Insulin for regulation of his blood glucose
levels. The nurse should know that this insulin will most likely be administered?
*Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER At Night
, A client w/ Polyuria, Polydipsia, and Polyphagia is diagnosed w/ diabetes
mellitus. The nurse would expect that these symptoms are r/t? *Exam Cram
Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Hyperglycemia
Which laboratory test conducted on the client w/ Diabetes Mellitus indicates
compliance? *Exam Cram Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER Hgb A-1C
A client hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis has a positive ASO titer. The
nurse understands that the client's current illness is due to a... *Exam Cram Renal
- CORRECT ANSWER Prior Bacterial Infection
The physician has prescribed hydralazine (Apresoline) for a client with acute
glomerulonephritis. Which finding indicates that the drug is having the desired
effect? *Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER The clients bp has
decreased
A client with acute glomerulonephritis requests a snack. Which snack is suitable
given the client's dietary restrictions? *Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER
Applesauce
The physician has ordered Prednisone 50 mg daily to promote diuresis in a client
with nephrotic syndrome. The nurse should administer the medication... *Exam
Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER With a snack or glass of milk
A client receiving Gentamicin (Garamycin) IVPB has a morning peak level of 12
micrograms/mL. The nurse should...*Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER
Notify the physician because the level is too high
The nurse is teaching the client with an ileal conduit regarding skin care to
prevent excoriation. In addition to applying a well-fitted collection bag the client
should be told to empty the collection bag... *Exam Cram Renal - CORRECT
ANSWER When it is one third full
A client with end stage renal disease has been managed by peritoneal dialysis.
Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately? *Exam Cram Renal -
CORRECT ANSWER The client complains of abdominal pain and nausea
The nurse notes dark red blood and a few clots in the catheter of a client two
days after transurethral prostatectomy (TURP). The nurse should first... *Exam
Cram Renal - CORRECT ANSWER Apply traction to the urethral catheter
