NCLEX-PN
Endocrine Disorders NCLEX Questions with Rationale Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
When the client asks how to store an opened vial of insulin, which answer by the nurse offers the most correct instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opened insulin vials can be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days for stability and comfort during injection.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.