MED SURG: ENDOCRINE 2025 SEPTEMBER EXAM QUESTIONS WITH EXPLAINED ANSWERS 2025-26 A+ GRADED

MED SURG: ENDOCRINE 2025 SEPTEMBER EXAM QUESTIONS WITH EXPLAINED ANSWERS 2025-26 A+ GRADED 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a parathyroidectomy to treat hyperparathyroidism. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect to decrease as a therapeutic effect of the procedure?- Phosphorus- Sodium - Potassium- Calcium: Calcium The parathyroid hormone regulates calcium, phosphorus and magnesium balance within the client's blood and bone. Hyperparathyroidism is associated with hypercalcemia; therefore; decrease in calcium level indicates improvement 2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Addison's disease about healthy snack foods. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?- Sliced bananas- Baked potatoes- Turkey and cheese sandwich - Plain yogurt with peaches: Turkey and cheese sandwich Client with Addison's disease requires a diet low in potassium and high in sodium, carbs and protein. 3. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?- Proteinuria- Oliguria- Polyuria- Glycosuria: Polyuria Diabetes insipidus is characterised by increased thirst (polydipsia) and increased urination (polyuria). as well have a very low specific gravity 4. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a bilateral adrenalectomy. The nurse should expect to administer glucocorticoids following the procedure to enhance which of the following therapeutic effects?- Compensate for decrease in cortisol levels- Inhibit glucose metabolism Act as a diuretic to maintain urine output- Decrease susceptibility to infection: