Exam 12: Metabolism

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

An alteration in parathyroid hormone levels is likely to directly affect what other nursing concept related to metabolism?

When individuals engage in excessive alcohol consumption, which liver function is impacted, leading to subsequent liver damage?

The nurse is assessing a client. Which findings indicate a potential problem related to adrenal medulla function? Select all that apply.

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?

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.

What collaborative interventions are likely to improve outcomes for an 11-year-old client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply.

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

Which potential cause of type 2 diabetes influences insulin's ability to regulate glucose metabolism and uptake by the liver, skeletal muscles, and adipose tissue?

A client with hyperthyroidism is scheduled for surgery in a few days. Which collaborative intervention would address cardiovascular symptoms that may prevent the client from undergoing the procedure?

Which change in bone structure contributes to osteoporosis?

What causes edema in adults with hypothyroidism?

The nurse is caring for a 76-year-old client with type 2 diabetes who is recovering from surgery following a hip fracture. In addition to blood glucose level, what should the nurse recognize as a sign of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?

The nurse is planning care for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this client?

Which test is commonly used to screen for type 2 diabetes in the general population?

Increasing circulating levels of thyroid hormone heighten the sympathetic nervous system's physiologic response to stimulation. What effect does this have on the cardiac system?

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?

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?

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a client with an endocrine disorder. Which diagnostic tests would the nurse anticipate reviewing for this client? Select all that apply.