During discharge teaching with a client diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, the nurse should stress which of the following points? (Select all that apply.)
1. Take more tub baths.
2. Void frequently.
3. Practice good perineal hygiene.
4. Void after intercourse.
5. Take showers.
6. Limit fluids.
Question 2The nurse is providing instructions to a client receiving treatment for Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following instructions would not be appropriate for this client?
1. Monitor glucose levels.
2. Implement safety precautions.
3. Wear medical identification.
4. Volunteer at the hospital to prevent depression.
Question 3A client, complaining of weight gain, has thin extremities, a buffalo hump, and a protruding abdomen. The nurse realizes that this client is most likely to be diagnosed with which disease process?
1. Addison's disease
2. Cretinism
3. Cushing's syndrome
4. Obesity
Question 4For a client to be diagnosed with Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane disease, the nurse realizes that which of the following characteristics must be present? (Select all that apply.)
1. Antiglomerular basement membrane (GBM) antibodies
2. Sinus infection
3. Pulmonary hemorrhage
4. Proliferative glomerulonephritis
5. Increased heart rate
6. Rapidly dropping blood pressure
Question 5A client is prescribed medication after recovering from surgery to treat acromegaly. Which of the following medications would the nurse expect to see prescribed?
1. None
2. Cabergoline (Dostinex) 1 mg PO twice a week
3. Cortisone acetate (Cortone) 100 mg PO three times a day
4. Octreotide (Sandostatin) 20 mg IM every 4 weeks
Question 6The nurse is assessing circulation through a client's arteriovenous shunt. Which of the following are signs of a patent site? (Select all that apply.)
1. Normal blood pressure
2. Positive bruit
3. Pulse present distal to the site
4. Dry dressing
5. Palpable thrill
6. Good skin turgor
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