The nurse is educating a patient who has a new prescription for methimazole. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include? Select all that apply

A tumor of the pituitary gland has caused the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic (SIADH) Which interventions should the nurse plan? Select all that apply

What are the classic signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for a patient who reports abruptly discontinuing his prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse should carefully monitor for which complication?

A nurse is teaching a patient with Addison disease who has a prescription for corticosteroids. Which statement is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan?

On the first postoperative day following a total thyroidectomy, which findings would lead the nurse to suspect that the patient may be developing a thyroid storm? Select all that apply

The patient with Addison disease is receiving IV fluids for rehydration. The nurse should carefully monitor the patient for which potential problem? Select all that apply

Which laboratory values are consistent with a patient in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? Select all that apply

A patient with diabetes is starting on intensive insulin therapy. Which type of insulin will the nurse discuss using for mealtime coverage? Select all that apply

To monitor for long term complications in a patient with type 2 diabetes, which tests will the nurse in the diabetic clinic schedule at least annually? Select all that apply

The nurse is evaluating the laboratory results of a patient suspected of having hyperparathyroidism. Which finding(s) would be consistent with this condition? Select all that apply

The nurse watches a patient perform an insulin injection. Which observation(s) indicates the patient needs additional instruction? Select all that apply

When discussing exercise programs with the Type 1 diabetic patient, which instructions are important for the nurse to include? Select all that apply

A nurse is teaching a patient how to perform pursed lips breathing. Which instructions would the nurse include in this teaching. Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected bacterial PNA. Which finding supports the potential diagnosis with consolidation? Select all that apply

The 79 year old patient with bacterial pneumonia becomes increasingly restless, confused, and agitated. The patients temperature is 100 F and his pulse, BP and respirations are elevated since the last assessment 6 hours ago. What action should the nurse take first?

The home health nurse is making an initial call on a newly diagnosed (TB) patient. The patient lives with his wife and child. Which infection control instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply

The nurse is assessing a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication and requires the nurse’s immediate attention?

The nurse is caring for a patient with advanced emphysema. Which signs are manifestations of this disorder? Select all that apply

The home health nurse is educating a 60 year old patient with emphysema with a nutritional deficit. Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan to address this problem? Select all that apply

After using a nasal cannula delivery system at 3L/min a patient with chronic airflow limitation changes to a simple face mask. The nasal equipment oxygen was set at 3L/min. How should the nurse adjust the oxygen flow for the new delivery system?

The nurse is caring for a patient immediately postoperative after left pneumonectomy. How should the nurse position the patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a closed-chest drainage system with chest tubes. Which observation confirms that the system is intact and working?

The nurse assesses a client admitted for chest trauma who reports dyspnea. The nurse finds tracheal deviation and a pulse oximetry reading of 86%. What is the priority action by the nurse?