Exam 12: Metabolism

The nurse is caring for a client with Graves disease. When observing the facial features of the client (pictured below), the nurse notes that the client is exhibiting which associated sign of the disease?

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 suspects that a client is experiencing hypothyroidism. Which question should the nurse ask during the health history?

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?

The nurse is preparing an education session for nurses who work in an endocrinology clinic caring for older adult clients. Which statement about the thyroid should the nurse include in her teaching?

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 who complains of jaundice and pruritus. The healthcare provider suspects that the client has liver disease. What modifiable risk factor for cirrhosis of the liver might the nurse see in the client's history?

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

A client with liver cirrhosis begins to drain bright red blood through the nasogastric tube. Which should the nurse prepare to administer to this client?

What is the primary cause of loss of height in individuals with osteoporosis?

A client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus tells the nurse that the diagnosis must be wrong because the client is not overweight, eats all of the time, and is thin. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is planning care for a client admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). On what should the nurse focus for this client's care? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing teaching to a young adult who is at risk for early-onset osteoporosis. Which intervention should the nurse suggest?

The nurse is caring for a newborn born to a mother with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism during pregnancy. What complication should the nurse monitor the newborn for?

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?

The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old client with cerebral palsy and limited walking ability. The parents are very protective and perform most activities for the child. Which intervention is essential in promoting bone growth and reducing the risk of osteoporosis?

The nurse, teaching a class to a group of community members about the importance of weight loss in decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, is asked why weight loss reduces the risk associated with the development of this health problem. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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?

The nurse is preparing to teach a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus on the preferred area to self-inject insulin. On which area should the nurse focus, based on insulin absorption rates?

A new mother brings her 2-week-old infant in for a checkup because he looks jaundiced and his stools are white. The provider suspects the infant might have biliary atresia. What findings does the nurse anticipate upon assessment of the infant?