The nurse is providing care to a patient recovering from a bilateral adrenalectomy. What should the nurse do to assess for the onset of adrenal insufficiency?
1. monitor strict intake and output
2. change the dressing using clean technique
3. question the order for cortisol administration
4. place the patient on fluid restriction
Question 2The nurse is providing care to a patient with a low level of serum parathyroid hormone. What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. facial grimacing
2. abdominal cramps
3. hair loss
4. dysrhythmias
5. smooth, soft skin
Question 3A patient taking steroids for an autoimmune disorder asks when the weight loss in the legs is going to stop. What should the nurse realize the patient is experiencing?
1. muscle wasting
2. poor wound healing
3. risk for compression fractures
4. increased susceptibility to infections
Question 4The nurse is assessing a female patient who has an abnormally high level of parathyroid hormone. Which assessment findings would be consistent with this diagnosis?
Select all that apply.
1. muscle atrophy
2. muscle weakness
3. diarrhea
4. weight gain
5. hypotension
Question 5The family of an older patient with hypothyroidism is concerned about the open wounds on the patient's legs and arms. How should the nurse respond to the family's questions about bathing?
1. Use warm water to bathe the patient.
2. Make sure she has a daily bath.
3. Use firm, consistent strokes when bathing.
4. Follow the bath with a rubbing-alcohol massage.
Question 6A patient whose thyroid gland produces an insufficient amount of thyroid hormone is concerned about an elevated cholesterol level. What should the nurse explain to this patient?
1. The thyroid gland malfunction can affect your cholesterol level.
2. Maybe you don't realize how much fat is in the foods you eat.
3. Elevated cholesterol is a normal part of aging.
4. Describe your typical bedtime snack.
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