NCLEX-PN
Endocrine Disorders NCLEX Questions with Rationale Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention is most appropriate to add to the client's care plan to the use of the personal bleeding after a subtotal thyroidectomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing for dampness at the back of the neck detects bleeding that may pool behind the client.
Question 2 of 5
When the nurse reviews the client's history, which assessment finding is closely associated with the client's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism causes hypercalcemia, which can lead to recurrent kidney stones.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing assessment is most helpful in evaluating the status of a client with Addison's disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension is a key sign of Addison's disease due to decreased aldosterone and cortisol.
Question 4 of 5
To detect complications of surgery in the immediate postoperative period, which assessment component is most important for the nurse to monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood pressure monitoring detects adrenal insufficiency or bleeding post-adrenalectomy.
Question 5 of 5
Which instruction by the nurse concerning the test procedure is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A glucose tolerance test involves administering a sweetened drink to assess the body's response to glucose.