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Question 1 of 5

Which problem is most likely to develop if hyperthyroidism remains untreated?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Untreated hyperthyroidism causes severe tachycardia, which can lead to heart failure due to increased cardiac workload.

Question 2 of 5

Which signs/symptoms should the nurse expect to assess in the 31-year-old client who has a sustained release of growth hormone (GH)?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Excess GH (acromegaly) causes facial and bone enlargement (e.g., forehead, maxilla). Height increase occurs pre-puberty, headaches are nonspecific, and extreme hypertension is unrelated.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with DI. Which nursing actions are most appropriate? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,C

Rationale: Monitoring urine output and weights tracks fluid loss, and DDAVP replaces ADH in DI.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is teaching the client diagnosed with diabetes. Which should the nurse teach to limit the complications of diabetes?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Maintaining blood glucose <140 mg/dL prevents complications like neuropathy and retinopathy. Ketone testing is for type 1, petroleum jelly is incorrect, and meal-based insulin is unsafe.

Question 5 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.

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