NCLEX-PN
Endocrine Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which information is most important for the nurse to elicit from the client to effectively evaluate compliance with the prescribed therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucose monitoring records provide direct evidence of blood glucose control and therapy compliance.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client who has type 2 DM. Which findings indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing HHNS? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A serum osmolality of 364 mOsm/kg, very dry mucous membranes, and a BP of 90/42 indicate HHNS due to elevated osmolality, dehydration, and hypotension from osmotic diuresis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is admitting the client tentatively diagnosed with possible hyperaldosteronism. What should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining an ECG is priority to detect dysrhythmias from hypokalemia caused by potassium wasting in hyperaldosteronism.
Question 4 of 5
The client is being admitted to the outpatient department prior to an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) to rule out cancer of the pancreas. Which preprocedure instruction should the nurse teach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NPO after midnight prevents aspiration during ERCP sedation. Hospital admission, emergency surgery, and blockage correction are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is interviewing four clients. Which client is at the greatest risk for developing type 2 DM?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Research has shown that the highest incidence of DM is among Native Americans.