The nurse is preparing to assess a client's endocrine function. Which subjective information should the nurse assess in this client?
1. If the client experiences edema in the fingers
2. How the client prepares meals
3. If the client experiences numbness and tingling around the mouth
4. If the client's breath sounds are normal
Question 2A client who is experiencing a low calcium level is being assessed for the possibility of an alteration in the function of the parathyroid. When the levels of PTH reveal a low level, the nurse should tell the client:
1. the problem is due to problems in the thyroid gland.
2. the adrenal glands are not functioning appropriately.
3. the secretion of PTH is dependent on normal levels of vitamin D.
4. the client should increase phosphorous intake.
Question 3A client is in the clinic and tells the nurse that the family was hiking and came across a snake. The client told the family to run, but became concerned when the client's heart rate felt very high. The best response by the nurse is:
1. I will ask the doctor to order an ECG.
2. That is your adrenal glands protecting you.
3. You should probably make an appointment with a cardiologist.
4. You were just frightened.
Question 4The nurse is caring for a client with genital herpes. What should the nurse do to prevent contracting the infection from the client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Wash hands
2. Wear gloves
3. Apply a mask
4. Wear a face shield
5. Take prophylactic penicillin
Question 5The nurse is concerned that a client is at risk for contracting a sexually transmitted infection. What assessment information did the nurse use to make this clinical decision? (Select all that apply.)
1. Allergic to penicillin
2. Does not use condoms
3. Takes oral contraceptives
4. First sexual encounter at age 14
5. Previous treatment for chlamydia
Question 6A male client informs the nurse that his partner is infected with chlamydia and he is concerned he may be infected as well. For which manifestation should the nurse assess the client?
1. Urinary retention
2. Urethral discharge
3. Blisters on the penis
4. Painful intercourse
Question 7A client being seen in the clinic is diagnosed with primary syphilis. What should the nurse prepare to administer to this client?
1. A urethral suppository of clindamycin
2. A loading dose of oral tetracycline
3. An intramuscular injection of penicillin G
4. Intravenous cefotetan
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