NCLEX-PN
Endocrine NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If the following foods are available, which one should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cheddar cheese is high in sodium, which is beneficial for clients with Addison's disease to replace sodium loss.
Question 2 of 5
Which documentation finding provides the best indication that the client has successfully avoided an adrenal (addisonian) crisis after surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stable vital signs indicate the absence of adrenal crisis, characterized by hypotension and shock.
Question 3 of 5
To reduce or eliminate the symptoms that a client with functional hypoglycemia experiences, it is best for the nurse to recommend eating five or six small meals containing which nutrient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Complex carbohydrates provide a steady glucose release, preventing hypoglycemic episodes.
Question 4 of 5
When given the news, the client denies the diagnosis and becomes angry, stating there has been a mistake in the tests. Which nursing action is most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Listening to the client's feelings supports emotional processing and acceptance of the diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
When the client asks why a diabetic relative cannot take insulin orally, what is the best answer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin is a protein that is broken down by digestive enzymes, rendering it ineffective if taken orally.