The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Post-thyroidectomy, airway obstruction risk (e.g., hematoma) necessitates a tracheotomy set.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client about how to monitor therapy effectiveness for SIADH. What does the nurse tell the client to look for?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Effective SIADH treatment reduces fluid retention, minimizing weight gain.

Question 3 of 5

A client with hyperaldosteronism is being treated with spironolactone (Aldactone) before surgery. Which precautions does the nurse teach this client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Spironolactone spares potassium; salt substitutes (KCl) could worsen hyperkalemia.

Question 4 of 5

The most common second messengers for peptide hormones are ______ and _____.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: cAMP and calcium ions are the primary second messengers that mediate the effects of peptide hormones inside cells.

Question 5 of 5

Alcohol suppresses the secretion of ______ and thus _______ the reabsorption of water from the kidneys.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Alcohol inhibits ADH, reducing water reabsorption and increasing urine output.

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