NCLEX-PN
Endocrine Disorders NCLEX Questions with Rationale Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes the client self-administering the medication. Which action indicates that the client is using the medication correctly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For intranasal lypressin, inhaling with each spray ensures proper delivery of the medication to the nasal mucosa.
Question 2 of 5
The client taking NPH insulin at 0800 reports feeling anxious and shaky in the midafternoon. Which intervention is best for the nurse to initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The best intervention is to check a fingerstick blood glucose level because anxiety and shakiness in the midafternoon when taking NPH insulin could indicate hypoglycemia; NPH insulin peaks in 6-8 hours after administration.
Question 3 of 5
When developing the client's care plan, which intervention is most appropriate to add?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Filing toenails prevents injury and infection in diabetic clients with poor healing.
Question 4 of 5
What is the best way to assess for hemorrhage in a client who has had a thyroidectomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing a hand under the neck and shoulders detects blood pooling under the incision, a common site for post-thyroidectomy hemorrhage.
Question 5 of 5
Which signs and symptoms are most appropriate for the nurse to investigate when screening adults who have come to be used to assess the patient's disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia are classic symptoms of diabetes mellitus.