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ATI Quiz Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse reviews the vital signs of a client diagnosed with Graves' disease and sees that the client's temperature is up to 99.6°F. After notifying the health care provider, what does the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever in Graves' may signal thyroid storm; cardiac assessment (e.g., tachycardia) is next to monitor complications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a closed traumatic brain injury and suspects that the client is developing diabetes insipidus (DI). Which of the following findings would be consistent with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DI involves dilute urine (low specific gravity) due to ADH deficiency, not glucose or BP changes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has suspected hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings is consistent with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, causing memory impairment; exophthalmos and fever are hyperthyroid signs.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state (HHS) and is receiving a continuous IV infusion of regular insulin. It would require immediate follow up if the client has a
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rapid glucose drop (>100 mg/dL/hr) risks cerebral edema, requiring immediate follow-up.
Question 5 of 5
Which laboratory result indicates that fluid restrictions have been effective in treating SIADH?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased serum sodium indicates corrected hyponatremia from fluid restriction in SIADH.