CH 45: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH ENDOCRINE DISORDERS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS A+

CH 45: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH ENDOCRINE DISORDERS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS A+ 1. Which diagnostic test is done to determine suspected pituitary tumor? A) measurement of blood hormone levels B) computed tomography scan C) radioimmunoassay D) radiographs of the abdomen: B 2. The nurse knows to assess a patient with hyperthyroidism for the primary indicator of: A) Constipation B) Fatigue C) Intolerance to heat D) Weight gain: C 3. Which intervention is the most critical for a client with myxedema coma? A) Administering an oral dose of levothyroxine (Synthroid) B) Warming the client with a warming blanket C) Maintaining a patent airway D) Measuring and recording accurate intake and output: C 4. A client is receiving long-term treatment with high-dose corticosteroids. Which of the following would the nurse expect the client to exhibit? CONTINUES...