The nurse is preparing a client for a thyroid scan. What should the nurse include when discussing this diagnostic test with the client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Eat a regular diet.
2. Withhold taking thyroid drugs.
3. Do not take medications with iodine.
4. Explain response when eating seafood.
5. Take nothing by mouth 12 hours before the scan.
Question 2The nurse is preparing a client for an MRI for a suspected tumor of the pituitary gland. Which finding should the nurse report to the physician?
1. Removable metal earrings
2. A belt with a metal buckle
3. Pin inserted into the hip
4. A metal watch
Question 3The nurse is instructing the client about a blood test that will be drawn to measure the client's aldosterone level. What should the nurse instruct this client?
1. To fast for one hour prior to the test
2. To lie supine for 1 hour prior to the test
3. Avoid shellfish prior to the test
4. To avoid smoking for 8 hours prior to the test
Question 4A client is exhibiting signs of hyperthyroidism. Which laboratory values should the nurse expect for this client?
1. T3 of 80-200 ng/dL
2. Growth hormone of less than 5ng/mL
3. Cortisol level of 8 to 10 a.m. 5-23 mcg/dL
4. T4 level of 12.1-13.2 mcg/dL
Question 5A client has a fasting blood glucose of 180. The nurse should expect the physician to order which test?
1. Urine glucose and ketones
2. Aldosterone level
3. Serum calcium level
4. Water deprivation test
Question 6The nurse is conducting an annual assessment on a new female client who is 25 years old. Which finding should the nurse suspect is being caused by an endocrine disorder?
1. Smooth, pink skin
2. A height of 4 ft. tall
3. A weight of 98 lb
4. Active bowel sounds
Question 7The nurse is explaining to a group of clients how the hormones in the body work. The nurse concludes that learning has occurred when a client states:
1. My thyroid gland produces a hormone that regulates my body temperature.
2. My adrenal cortex helps support me during stress.
3. The acini cells of the pancreas regulate my blood sugar.
4. Part of the pituitary gland releases growth hormone.
Question 8The nurse is discussing the results of laboratory findings with an older client who is complaining of weight gain. The nurse should explain to the client that:
1. weight gain occurs due to the normal decrease of triiodothyronine.
2. the thyroid gland increases activity with advancing age.
3. the pancreas fails to secrete enzymes and weight gain results.
4. a decrease in phosphorous causes weight gain.
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