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ATI MEDSURG DIABETES MELITUS EXAM NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS AND
100%CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND
GRADED A+)
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient
with diabetes insipidus. Which instruction regarding
desmopressin acetate would be most appropriate?
a. Expect to experience some nasal irritation while using
this drug.
b. Monitor for symptoms of hypernatremia as a side effect
of this drug.
c. Drink at least 3000 mL of water per day while taking this
medication.
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d. Report any decrease in urinary elimination to the health
care provider. - ANSWER-a. Expect to experience some
nasal irritation while using this drug.
What is a nursing priority in the care of a patient with
hypothyroidism?
a. Patient teaching related to levothyroxine
b. Providing a dark, low-stimulation environment
c. Closely monitoring the patient's intake and output
d. Initiating precautions related to radioactive iodine
therapy - ANSWER-a. Patient teaching related to
levothyroxine
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The surgeon was unable to spare a patient's parathyroid
gland during a thyroidectomy. Which assessments should
the nurse prioritize when providing postoperative care for
this patient?
a. White blood cell levels and signs of infection
b. Serum calcium levels and signs of hypocalcemia
c. Hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cell levels
d. Level of consciousness and signs of acute delirium -
ANSWER-b. Serum calcium levels and signs of
hypocalcemia
A patient who smokes reports having significant stress and
is experiencing eye problems. On assessment, the nurse
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notes exophthalmos. What additional abnormal findings
should the nurse assess for?
a. Muscle weakness and slow movements
b. Puffy face, decreased sweating, and dry hair
c. Systolic hypertension and increased heart rate
d. Decreased appetite, increased thirst, and pallor -
ANSWER-c. Systolic hypertension and increased heart
rate
A patient with a severe pounding headache has been
diagnosed with hypertension. However, the hypertension
is not responding to traditional treatment. What should the
ATI MEDSURG DIABETES MELITUS EXAM NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS AND
100%CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND
GRADED A+)
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient
with diabetes insipidus. Which instruction regarding
desmopressin acetate would be most appropriate?
a. Expect to experience some nasal irritation while using
this drug.
b. Monitor for symptoms of hypernatremia as a side effect
of this drug.
c. Drink at least 3000 mL of water per day while taking this
medication.
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d. Report any decrease in urinary elimination to the health
care provider. - ANSWER-a. Expect to experience some
nasal irritation while using this drug.
What is a nursing priority in the care of a patient with
hypothyroidism?
a. Patient teaching related to levothyroxine
b. Providing a dark, low-stimulation environment
c. Closely monitoring the patient's intake and output
d. Initiating precautions related to radioactive iodine
therapy - ANSWER-a. Patient teaching related to
levothyroxine
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The surgeon was unable to spare a patient's parathyroid
gland during a thyroidectomy. Which assessments should
the nurse prioritize when providing postoperative care for
this patient?
a. White blood cell levels and signs of infection
b. Serum calcium levels and signs of hypocalcemia
c. Hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cell levels
d. Level of consciousness and signs of acute delirium -
ANSWER-b. Serum calcium levels and signs of
hypocalcemia
A patient who smokes reports having significant stress and
is experiencing eye problems. On assessment, the nurse
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notes exophthalmos. What additional abnormal findings
should the nurse assess for?
a. Muscle weakness and slow movements
b. Puffy face, decreased sweating, and dry hair
c. Systolic hypertension and increased heart rate
d. Decreased appetite, increased thirst, and pallor -
ANSWER-c. Systolic hypertension and increased heart
rate
A patient with a severe pounding headache has been
diagnosed with hypertension. However, the hypertension
is not responding to traditional treatment. What should the
