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ATI Endocrine Targeted Exam 2025
Questions And Answers With
Rationales Already Graded A+
A nurse is monitoring a client's status 24 hours after
a total thyroidectomy. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider?
-Laryngeal stridor
-Productive cough
-Pain with hyperextension of the neck
-Hoarse, weak voice - ANSWER-Laryngeal stridor
Rationale: Laryngeal stridor is a harsh, highpitched
sound with inspiration that indicates respiratory
,obstruction. The nurse should take immediate action
to preserve the client's airway.
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client
who had a thyroidectomy and takes a thyroid
hormone replacement. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse plan to include?
-"Take this medication on an empty stomach"
-"Take this medication with an antacid" -"Change
position slowly while taking this medication"
-"Limit your fluid intake while taking this
medication" - ANSWER-"Take this medication on
an empty stomach."
Rationale: To promote proper absorption, the client
should take the medication on an empty stomach and
not eat or drink anything for 30 to 60 min after
taking it.
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A nurse is caring for a client who is taking
propylthiouracil. The nurse should identify that the
client has met the treatment goals when she reports
an increase in which of the following
manifestations?
-Sweating
-Stools
-Weight
-Appetitie - ANSWER-Weight
Rationale: Propylthiouracil suppresses the
production of thyroid hormones and, therefore,
allows for weight gain. However, excessive weight
gain could indicate that the dose of propylthiouracil
is too high.
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes
mellitus and reports feeling anxious. Which of the
ATI Endocrine Targeted Exam 2025
Questions And Answers With
Rationales Already Graded A+
A nurse is monitoring a client's status 24 hours after
a total thyroidectomy. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider?
-Laryngeal stridor
-Productive cough
-Pain with hyperextension of the neck
-Hoarse, weak voice - ANSWER-Laryngeal stridor
Rationale: Laryngeal stridor is a harsh, highpitched
sound with inspiration that indicates respiratory
,obstruction. The nurse should take immediate action
to preserve the client's airway.
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client
who had a thyroidectomy and takes a thyroid
hormone replacement. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse plan to include?
-"Take this medication on an empty stomach"
-"Take this medication with an antacid" -"Change
position slowly while taking this medication"
-"Limit your fluid intake while taking this
medication" - ANSWER-"Take this medication on
an empty stomach."
Rationale: To promote proper absorption, the client
should take the medication on an empty stomach and
not eat or drink anything for 30 to 60 min after
taking it.
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A nurse is caring for a client who is taking
propylthiouracil. The nurse should identify that the
client has met the treatment goals when she reports
an increase in which of the following
manifestations?
-Sweating
-Stools
-Weight
-Appetitie - ANSWER-Weight
Rationale: Propylthiouracil suppresses the
production of thyroid hormones and, therefore,
allows for weight gain. However, excessive weight
gain could indicate that the dose of propylthiouracil
is too high.
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes
mellitus and reports feeling anxious. Which of the
