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Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient admitted with SIADH. Which assessment finding suggests this condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SIADH causes fluid retention, leading to fluid overload and JVD. Increased urine output and weight loss are goals of treatment, not symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected hypoparathryoidism. Which of the following would be an expected finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoparathyroidism causes hypocalcemia due to low PTH.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing assessment data for the following clients. It would require immediate follow up by the nurse if a client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-adrenalectomy hyponatremia and hypotension indicate adrenal crisis, needing urgent intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Which action does the PACU nurse perform first when caring for a client who has just arrived after a total thyroidectomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Airway and oxygenation (pulse oximetry) are the first priority post-thyroidectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with elevated triiodothyronine and thyroxine, and normal thyroid-stimulating hormone levels. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated T3/T4 (hyperthyroidism) requires pulse and telemetry monitoring for tachycardia.