Exam 41: Coordinating Care for Patients With Pituitary Disorders

A patient is being discharged after surgery for hyperpituitarism.What should the nurse emphasize to reduce the risk of postoperative infection?

A patient is demonstrating signs of low pituitary gland function.Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

A patient with hypopituitarism is experiencing muscle weakness.Which referral should the nurse make to help this patient?

The nurse is reviewing orders written for a patient with hypopituitarism.What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

A patient is diagnosed with hypopituitarism.Which additional body structure will most like be examined to determine the root cause of this disorder?

The nurse is preparing medications for a patient with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).Which medication would most likely be prescribed for this patient?

A patient is being treated for diabetes insipidus (DI).Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer?

A patient with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)is experiencing a headache and confusion.Which laboratory test would best explain the reason for this patient's symptoms?

A patient has a serum sodium level of 126 mEq/L.What action should the nurse take to ensure for this patient's safety?

A patient is concerned because facial features are changing and the hands are becoming larger and painful.Which hormone should the nurse suspect is causing this patient's manifestations?

The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a patient being treated for diabetes insipidus (DI).What should the nurse direct the patient to do regarding changes in body weight?

A patient with diabetes insipidus (DI)is experiencing extreme dehydration.What should be used to guide intravenous fluid replacement therapy for this patient?

The nurse is reviewing orders written for a patient with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).Which order should the nurse clarify?

A patient with a history of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)reports a low urine output for several days.What should the nurse respond to this patient?

A patient is suspected of having a disorder of the posterior pituitary gland.For which additional health problem should the nurse anticipate planning care for this patient?

The patient is preparing discharge teaching for a patient recovering from surgery to treat hyperpituitarism.Which interdisciplinary team member should be consulted to ensure medication teaching is appropriate?

The nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a female patient who has had minimal urine output over the last shift.Which finding suggests that this patient may be experiencing syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?

A patient is recovering from surgery to remove a pituitary tumor.Why should the nurse schedule frequent mouth care for this patient?

The bone density report for a patient with hypopituitarism shows areas of thinning and demineralization.What teaching should the nurse prepare for this patient?

The nurse notes that patient with diabetes insipidus (DI)has a loss of free water.Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse use to guide care for this patient?