NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Endocrine Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement provides the best evidence that the client who has undergone a bilateral adrenalectomy understands the postoperative course?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding infections is critical post-adrenalectomy due to lifelong steroid replacement and immunosuppression.
Question 2 of 5
The client is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Which health-care provider's admitting order should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low-fat, low-carb diet is inappropriate during acute pancreatitis; clients are typically NPO to rest the pancreas. Bedrest, IV D5W, and weighing are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing care measure is essential because a client has exophthalmos?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exophthalmos (bulging eyes) in hyperthyroidism causes dry eyes, requiring artificial tears to prevent corneal damage.
Question 4 of 5
Which monitoring approach is best for the nurse to recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A glucometer provides accurate, real-time blood glucose levels for effective diabetes management.
Question 5 of 5
The client with type 2 diabetes controlled with biguanide oral diabetic medication is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast of the abdomen to evaluate pancreatic function. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biguanides (e.g., metformin) are held 48 hours before contrast CT to prevent lactic acidosis due to contrast-induced kidney injury. High-fat diets, consent, and enzymes are irrelevant.