ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a bilateral architectomy. The nurse should instruct the client to expect which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Hypoglycemia. After a bilateral adrenalectomy, the client will have decreased cortisol production, leading to adrenal insufficiency. This can result in hypoglycemia due to decreased glucose regulation. Increased libido (
B) and increased muscle mass (
D) are not typical symptoms following this procedure. Hot flashes (
C) are more commonly associated with menopause.
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