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Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 51 : Care of the Patient With an Endocrine Disorder Cooper: Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 9th Edition Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is the role of cortisol?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Cortisol is involved in glucose metabolism and provides extra reserve energy in times of stress.
Question 2 of 5
Which action will the nurse take for the postoperative care of the patient who had a thyroidectomy?
Correct Answer: B,D,F
Rationale: The nurse should hold the head in an anatomic position when moving the patient to prevent tension on the suture line, do a voice check every 2 to 4 hours by asking the patient to say 'ah'; the patient is not turned nor is coughing recommended immediately after a thyroidectomy.
Question 3 of 5
Which nutritious food should the nurse reinforce instruction for a patient with hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) to select because of the increased metabolism related to the disease?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Nutritious food sources, such as food high in protein (e.g., lean meat), sources of vitamin B (e.g., leafy green vegetables), and vitamin D supplements are helpful to meet the metabolic needs of the patient with hyperthyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would instruct a patient with hypocalcemia from hypoparathyroidism about a diet that should include which item?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: The hypocalcemic patient should eat a high-calcium, low-phosphorus diet that includes canned fish, cucumbers, tofu, and tomatoes as an aid to the absorption of the calcium.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is administering long-acting insulin once a day, which provides insulin coverage for 24 hours. This insulin is ___
Correct Answer: Glargine
Rationale: Glargine is a long-acting synthetic (recombinant DNA origin, human-made) human insulin. It is used once a day at bedtime and works around the clock for 24 hours.