Exam 12: Metabolism

A client with liver disease presents to the hospital with severe ascites.What pathophysiologic changes does the nurse recognize as contributing to the development of ascites? Select all that apply.

What causes edema in adults with hypothyroidism?

A client with Graves disease requests that the nurse explain the results of recent laboratory tests.Which results would the nurse anticipate discussing with the client? Select all that apply.

An adult client who resides in a long-term care facility is diagnosed with osteoporosis.The client has a history of falls and dementia.Which nursing intervention will best aid in meeting an outcome goal of injury prevention for this client?

Health promotion and prevention related to type 1 diabetes should include

Which intervention can the nurse implement independently to provide support to clients with an alteration in metabolism?

Restricted blood flow through the liver results in which condition?

The nurse is providing education to the caregivers of a client with cirrhosis of the liver.The caregivers indicate that they've heard of portal hypertension,but they aren't sure which symptoms could indicate that their loved one is experiencing this condition.Which symptoms of portal hypertension should the nurse discuss with the caregivers?

While performing an endocrine assessment on a client suspected of having an endocrine disorder,the nurse asks if the client has experienced recent weight changes.The nurse asks this question because he understands that alterations in which endocrine glands are most directly related to weight changes? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning care for a female adult client who is high-risk for developing osteoporosis.Which interventions will decrease the client's risk of developing this health problem? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a postmenopausal client.Which question should the nurse ask to assess for signs of osteoporosis?

The nurse is providing care to a client who is receiving treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).Which possible pathophysiologic cause should the nurse identify for the altered metabolism the client is experiencing?

A client who is at risk for developing osteoporosis asks what can be done to decrease the risk of actually developing the disease.Which intervention would be the most beneficial for this client?

After reviewing the population demographics for an urban community,the community health nurse determines that community members would benefit from teaching on type 2 diabetes mellitus in children.What findings support this nurse's conclusion? Select all that apply.

Which change in bone structure contributes to osteoporosis?

An older client is diagnosed with disorders of fat metabolism,reduced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins,and a slightly elevated blood glucose level.When developing interventions for this client,the nurse considers that normal age-related changes in which endocrine organ are likely to contribute to reduced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?

The nurse is planning care for a 4-year-old child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus.The child's mother appears unconcerned with the diagnosis and is complaining about the cost of medication,as three additional children in the family have needs.On which nursing diagnoses should the nurse focus when planning this client's care? Select all that apply.

A disorder in which endocrine gland could result in an increase in growth of the bones,organs,and muscles?

A postmenopausal adult client is concerned about the development of osteoporosis and wants to begin preventative activities.Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

An older adult client with new-onset atrial fibrillation is sweating excessively.After reviewing the client's recent laboratory results,the nurse concludes that which might be causing the client's symptoms?