NCLEX-PN
Endocrine Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
How does the nurse expect the urine that is collected for a routine urinalysis to appear?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In diabetes insipidus, the urine is typically dilute and pale yellow due to the large volume of water excreted.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client who had a thyroidectomy 2 days ago. Based on the findings of the client's serum laboratory report, which medication should the nurse plan to administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The serum calcium is critically low (6 mg/dL). Calcium gluconate addresses hypocalcemia from parathyroid gland damage during thyroidectomy.
Question 4 of 5
Which sign/symptom should the nurse expect in the client diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIADH causes excessive ADH, leading to water retention, hyponatremia, and concentrated urine output due to reduced urine volume. Excessive thirst is typical of diabetes insipidus, orthopnea relates to heart failure, and ascites is linked to liver disease.
Question 5 of 5
Which client statement indicates a correct understanding of corticosteroid therapy for Addison's disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroid therapy for Addison's disease requires daily administration to replace deficient hormones and maintain physiological balance.