Exam 12: Metabolism

The nurse is concerned that a school-age client has undiagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus and is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).What did the nurse assess in the client to come to this conclusion? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care for a young adult client with exophthalmos.Which nursing diagnosis would be the most appropriate for this client?

The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client experiencing hypoparathyroidism.While monitoring the blood pressure,the nurse notes the client's hand begins to spasm.Which term is appropriate for the nurse to use when documenting this assessment finding?

The nurse determines that a client is at risk for contracting hepatitis B because of intravenous drug use.What should the nurse teach to reduce the client's risk for this health problem?

The nurse is finalizing a plan of care for a school-age client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus.On which areas should the plan focus to achieve the maximum outcomes for this client? Select all that apply.

An older client is diagnosed with disorders of fat metabolism,reduced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins,and slightly elevated blood glucose level.When caring for this client,on which endocrine organ should the nurse focus interventions?

The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed calcitonin-human (Cibacalcin)nasal spray.Which teaching point should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis of the liver.Which information in the client's health history supports the current medical diagnosis?

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

A client is experiencing health problems related to alterations in adrenal medulla function.On which areas should the nurse focus when assessing this client? Select all that apply.

A young adult client is concerned because the healthcare provider states that the client is demonstrating signs consistent with early onset of osteoporosis.Which health promotion activities are appropriate for this client?

The nurse is evaluating care provided to a school-age client recently discharged from the hospital with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus.Which observations indicate that care outcomes have been achieved? Select all that apply.

The client with diabetes mellitus reports having difficulty trimming the toenails because they are thick and ingrown.What should the nurse recommend to this client?

A client with new-onset atrial fibrillation appears very anxious.After reviewing the client's recent laboratory results,the nurse concludes that which might be causing the client's symptoms?

The nurse is discussing postoperative care with a client scheduled for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.Which client statement indicates that learning goals for this client have been met?

A nurse is educating a group of adults about the risks for osteoporosis.Which statements will the nurse include when discussing the use of alcohol and cigarettes? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing an education session for nurses who work in an endocrinology clinic caring for older adult clients.Which characteristic of hypothyroidism should the nurse include for this client group?

The nurse is providing care to a client who is receiving treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)who is experiencing an acid-base imbalance.Which is the reason for the associated altered metabolism that the client is experiencing?

The nurse is completing an assessment interview with a client being seen for a yearly physical examination.Which client statement would indicate a possible diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?

The nurse is preparing to admit a school-age client for treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).On what should the nurse focus for this client's care? Select all that apply.