A patient exhibiting exophthalmos most likely suffers from dysfunction of which
gland?
Cerebellum
Gonads
Thyroid
Pancreas
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, Thyroid
What should be included in the interprofessional plan of care for a patient with
Cushing disease?
Lab monitoring for hyperkalemia
Vital sign monitoring for hypotension
Counseling related to body image changes
Diet consultation to determine low protein choices
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Counseling related to body image changes
The nurse is completing an admission assessment. Which assessment findings are
most likely related to hormonal imbalances? (Select all that apply.)
Select all that apply.
Unsteady gait
Thinning hair
Female facial hair
Dry skin
Changes in pigmentation
Malformation of fingernails
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Thinning hair
Female facial hair
Dry skin
Changes in pigmentation
Malformation of fingernails
, An appropriate technique to use during physical assessment of the thyroid gland is
a. asking the patient to hyperextend the neck during palpation.
b. percussing the neck for dullness to define the size of the thyroid.
c. having the patient swallow water during inspection and palpation of the gland.
d. using deep palpation to determine the extent of a visibly enlarged thyroid gland.
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c. having the patient swallow water during inspection and palpation of the
gland.
A patient states that she has been experiencing a high level of stress lately. Based on
this, which hormone level is most likely increased?
Cortisol
Prolactin
Oxytocin
Calcitonin
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Cortisol
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient receiving glucocorticoids. Which
medication should the nurse expect to be included for pain management?
Naproxen sodium
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Aspirin
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gland?
Cerebellum
Gonads
Thyroid
Pancreas
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, Thyroid
What should be included in the interprofessional plan of care for a patient with
Cushing disease?
Lab monitoring for hyperkalemia
Vital sign monitoring for hypotension
Counseling related to body image changes
Diet consultation to determine low protein choices
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Counseling related to body image changes
The nurse is completing an admission assessment. Which assessment findings are
most likely related to hormonal imbalances? (Select all that apply.)
Select all that apply.
Unsteady gait
Thinning hair
Female facial hair
Dry skin
Changes in pigmentation
Malformation of fingernails
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Thinning hair
Female facial hair
Dry skin
Changes in pigmentation
Malformation of fingernails
, An appropriate technique to use during physical assessment of the thyroid gland is
a. asking the patient to hyperextend the neck during palpation.
b. percussing the neck for dullness to define the size of the thyroid.
c. having the patient swallow water during inspection and palpation of the gland.
d. using deep palpation to determine the extent of a visibly enlarged thyroid gland.
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c. having the patient swallow water during inspection and palpation of the
gland.
A patient states that she has been experiencing a high level of stress lately. Based on
this, which hormone level is most likely increased?
Cortisol
Prolactin
Oxytocin
Calcitonin
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Cortisol
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient receiving glucocorticoids. Which
medication should the nurse expect to be included for pain management?
Naproxen sodium
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Aspirin
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