ATI LPN
Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 61 : Assessment of the Endocrine System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse evaluates laboratory results for a male client who reports fluid secretion from his breasts. Which hormone value should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breast fluid secretion in males is often due to elevated prolactin levels, which is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. Assessing anterior pituitary hormones is the priority.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who has excessive catecholamine release. Which assessment finding should the nurse correlate with this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Catecholamines activate the sympathetic nervous system, leading to tachycardia (increased pulse) as part of the fight-or-flight response.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse assesses a client diagnosed with adrenal hypofunction. Which client statement should the nurse correlate with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adrenal hypofunction can lead to hyponatremia, causing salt cravings, as seen in the clients desire for potato chips.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse teaches an older adult with a decreased production of estrogen. Which statement should the nurse include in this clients teaching to decrease injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased estrogen in older adults increases the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Weight-bearing exercises like walking help maintain bone density and reduce injury risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who is prescribed a serum catecholamine test. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serum catecholamine samples must be placed on ice and sent to the laboratory immediately to maintain sample integrity and ensure accurate results.