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Multiple Choice Questions on Endocrine System Questions
Question 1 of 5
What describes the primary difference in treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Priority Decision: When replacement therapy is started for a patient with long-standing hypothyroidism, what is most important for the nurse to monitor the patient for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient complains of polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. What is the fourth cardinal symptom of diabetes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for a diabetic client at night, the only symptom of insulin shock that a nurse might observe is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Mr. T, who has Cushing syndrome, is being treated with corticosteroids for an extended period. He has been instructed to avoid sudden discontinuation of the drug. Why should this instruction be given?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.