NCLEX-PN
Endocrine Disorders NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is completing discharge teaching to the client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Which instruction should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreasing alcohol intake is critical, as alcohol is a major cause of pancreatitis. Stress avoidance is unrealistic, smoking is secondary, and enzymes are for chronic cases.
Question 2 of 5
The client with an acute exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis has a nasogastric (N/G) tube. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Monitoring bowel sounds, IV site, oral/nasal care, and glucose manage NG tube complications and pancreatitis-related risks (e.g., hyperglycemia). Food intake is irrelevant with NPO status.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is completing discharge teaching to the client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Which instruction should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreasing alcohol intake is critical, as alcohol is a major cause of pancreatitis. Stress avoidance is unrealistic, smoking is secondary, and enzymes are for chronic cases.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse teaches the client how the infusion pump operates and correctly points out that the infusion is typically administered in which location?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin pumps deliver insulin into the subcutaneous tissue of the abdomen for consistent absorption.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing information for the client with type 1 DM. The nurse concludes that the client may be experiencing the Somogyi phenomenon, as evidenced by which finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should conclude that the low blood glucose in the middle of the night (45-62 mg/dL) and a rebound morning hyperglycemia (200-305 mg/dL) are signs of Somogyi phenomenon, also known as Somogyi effect.