NU 185: Med-Surge II EXAM 4 Questions and Well
detailed Answers (100% correct) LATEST UPDATE
2025/26
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention should receive
priority during the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER
Assessing the Clients Airway
A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the client's diagnosis,
the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER
Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit which symptom? *Exam Cram
Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Bronze Pigmentation
A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed to? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
CORRECT ANSWER Limit the Sodium in her DIet
The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most likely exhibit symptoms of? *Exam
Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Alteration in Visual Acuity
,A diabetic client has been maintained on GLucophage (Metformin) for regulation of his
blood glucose levels. Which teaching should be included in the plan of care? *Exam
Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Report changes in Urinary Pattern
A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this complication, the
nurse should instruct the client to? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Eat a
protein and carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Which item should be kept at the bedside of a client who has just returned from having
a thyroidectomy? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER A tracheostomy set
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones secreted by the
parathyroid? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Vitamin D
A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience which symptom? *Exam Cram
Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Bone Pain
A diabetic client is taking Lantus Insulin for regulation of his blood glucose levels. The
nurse should know that this insulin will most likely be administered? *Exam Cram
Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER At Night
, A client w/ Polyuria, Polydipsia, and Polyphagia is diagnosed w/ diabetes mellitus. The
nurse would expect that these symptoms are r/t? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT
ANSWER Hyperglycemia
Which laboratory test conducted on the client w/ Diabetes Mellitus indicates
compliance? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Hgb A-1C
A client hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis has a positive ASO titer. The nurse
understands that the client's current illness is due to a... *Exam Cram Renal -CORRECT
ANSWER Prior Bacterial Infection
The physician has prescribed hydralazine (Apresoline) for a client with acute
glomerulonephritis. Which finding indicates that the drug is having the desired effect?
*Exam Cram Renal -CORRECT ANSWER The clients bp has decreased
A client with acute glomerulonephritis requests a snack. Which snack is suitable given
the client's dietary restrictions? *Exam Cram Renal -CORRECT ANSWER Applesauce
The physician has ordered Prednisone 50 mg daily to promote diuresis in a client with
nephrotic syndrome. The nurse should administer the medication... *Exam Cram Renal
-CORRECT ANSWER With a snack or glass of milk
detailed Answers (100% correct) LATEST UPDATE
2025/26
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention should receive
priority during the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER
Assessing the Clients Airway
A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the client's diagnosis,
the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER
Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit which symptom? *Exam Cram
Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Bronze Pigmentation
A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed to? *Exam Cram Endocrine -
CORRECT ANSWER Limit the Sodium in her DIet
The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most likely exhibit symptoms of? *Exam
Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Alteration in Visual Acuity
,A diabetic client has been maintained on GLucophage (Metformin) for regulation of his
blood glucose levels. Which teaching should be included in the plan of care? *Exam
Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Report changes in Urinary Pattern
A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this complication, the
nurse should instruct the client to? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Eat a
protein and carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Which item should be kept at the bedside of a client who has just returned from having
a thyroidectomy? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER A tracheostomy set
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones secreted by the
parathyroid? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Vitamin D
A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience which symptom? *Exam Cram
Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Bone Pain
A diabetic client is taking Lantus Insulin for regulation of his blood glucose levels. The
nurse should know that this insulin will most likely be administered? *Exam Cram
Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER At Night
, A client w/ Polyuria, Polydipsia, and Polyphagia is diagnosed w/ diabetes mellitus. The
nurse would expect that these symptoms are r/t? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT
ANSWER Hyperglycemia
Which laboratory test conducted on the client w/ Diabetes Mellitus indicates
compliance? *Exam Cram Endocrine -CORRECT ANSWER Hgb A-1C
A client hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis has a positive ASO titer. The nurse
understands that the client's current illness is due to a... *Exam Cram Renal -CORRECT
ANSWER Prior Bacterial Infection
The physician has prescribed hydralazine (Apresoline) for a client with acute
glomerulonephritis. Which finding indicates that the drug is having the desired effect?
*Exam Cram Renal -CORRECT ANSWER The clients bp has decreased
A client with acute glomerulonephritis requests a snack. Which snack is suitable given
the client's dietary restrictions? *Exam Cram Renal -CORRECT ANSWER Applesauce
The physician has ordered Prednisone 50 mg daily to promote diuresis in a client with
nephrotic syndrome. The nurse should administer the medication... *Exam Cram Renal
-CORRECT ANSWER With a snack or glass of milk
