NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Endocrine Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is a 62-year-old woman who is 30 pounds overweight. She comes to the doctor's office complaining of headaches, frequent hunger, excessive thirst, and urination. The presenting complaints suggest that the nurse should assess for other signs of which condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Headaches, polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria are classic symptoms of diabetes mellitus, especially in an overweight individual.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client admitted in Addisonian crisis. Which medication, if prescribed, should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid used to replace deficient glucocorticoids in Addisonian crisis.
Question 3 of 5
Which interrelated concepts could be identified as actual or potential for a 56-year-old male client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Nutrition, metabolism, infection, and skin integrity are impacted by type 2 diabetes due to dietary needs, glucose control, infection risk, and neuropathy. Male reproduction is less directly affected.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement provides the best evidence that the client who has undergone a bilateral adrenalectomy understands the postoperative course?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding infections is critical post-adrenalectomy due to lifelong steroid replacement and immunosuppression.
Question 5 of 5
Which diet does the nurse expect will be ordered for the client with hypothyroidism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high-roughage, low-calorie diet supports weight loss and relieves constipation in hypothyroidism.