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Endocrine System Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The small intestine runs from the stomach to the large intestine. It has three parts. Starting at the stomach, in which order do they occur?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct order is D: Duodenum, jejunum, ileum. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine connected to the stomach for digestion. Next is the jejunum, where most of the nutrients are absorbed. Lastly, the ileum completes the absorption process before reaching the large intestine. Choice A is incorrect as it has the parts in the wrong order. Choice B also has the parts in the wrong order. Choice C has the duodenum and ileum in the correct position but switches the jejunum and ileum.
Question 2 of 5
Common nonspecific manifestations that may alert the nurse to endocrine dysfunction include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse determines that a patient with a 2-hour OGTT of 152 mg/dL has
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assesses the diabetic patient's technique of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) 3 months after initial instruction. Which error in the performance of SMBG noted by the nurse requires intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What findings are commonly found in a patient with a prolactinoma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.