Mrs. A. is scheduled for a unilateral adrenalectom

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Mrs. A. is scheduled for a unilateral adrenalectomy. Her postoperative course is uneventful. Which discharge goal is most realistic for Mrs. A.?

A. Being free of symptoms without medication B. Having greatly reduced symptoms on maintenance cortisone C. Being free of symptoms on daily ACTH injections D. Having activity restricted for life

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 4

A nurse is teaching a client regarding a hormone that is released by beta islet cells in the pancreas. Which hormone is it?

A. Progesterone B. Glucagon C. Insulin D. Parathormone

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 4

For the patient with hyperthyroidism, what intervention should you delegate to the experienced certified nursing assistant?

A. Instruct the patient to report palpitations, dyspnea, vertigo, or chest pain. B. Check the apical pulse, blood pressure, and temperature every 4 hours. C. Draw blood for thyroid-stimulating hormone, T3, and T4 levels. D. Explain the side effects of propylthiouracil (PTU) to the patient.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 4

You are precepting a nurse who has recently graduated and passed the NCLEX examination. The new nurse has been on the unit for only 2 days. Which patient should you assign to the new nurse?

A. A 68-year-old diabetic who is experiencing signs of hyperglycemia including rapid, deep breathing and mental status changes B. A 58-year-old diabetic with peripheral neuropathy and cellulitis of the left ankle C. A 49-year-old diabetic who has just returned from post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) after a below-the-knee amputation (BKA) D. A 72-year-old diabetic with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) on an IV insulin drip

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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