NCLEX-PN
Endocrine NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which information should be taught to the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Coping with emotional lability, reporting OTC meds, and carrying ID address hyperthyroidism’s effects and safety. Rapid weight loss is expected, and thyroid meds are for hypothyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
Which client problem has priority for the client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluid volume deficit is the priority in acute pancreatitis due to vomiting and third-spacing, risking hypovolemia. Pain, nutrition, and knowledge are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse at a freestanding health-care clinic is caring for a 56-year-old male client who is homeless and is a type 2 diabetic controlled with insulin. Which action is an example of client advocacy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arranging insulin administration at a shelter ensures the client’s medical needs are met, advocating for his health. Housing questions, APS notification, and stopping insulin are less supportive.
Question 4 of 5
A clinic nurse is teaching the client newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which instructions should the nurse provide about taking levothyroxine sodium? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Taking levothyroxine on an empty stomach ensures absorption, notifying the clinic for tachycardia prevents overdose, and taking it as prescribed replaces deficient hormone.
Question 5 of 5
Which characteristic symptom of the client's disorder would the nurse expect to find during an assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus is characterized by a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone, leading to excessive urination (polyuria) due to the kidneys' inability to conserve water.