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Question 1 of 5

The patient with pheochromocytoma had surgery to remove his adrenal glands. Which nursing intervention should you delegate to the nursing assistant?

A. Add strategies to provide a calm and restful environment post-operatively to the care plan.

B. Warn the patient to avoid smoking and drinking caffeinated beverages.

C. Monitor the patient's skin and mucous membranes for signs of adequate hydration.

D. Monitor lying and standing blood pressure every 4 hours with cuff placed on same arm.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Monitor lying and standing blood pressure every 4 hours with cuff placed on same arm.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following are the signs of fluid overload?

A. Weakness

B. Headache

C. Pulmonary congestion

D. Weight gain without edema

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Pulmonary congestion

Question 3 of 5

You are preparing a 24-year-old patient with diabetes insipidus (DI) for discharge from the hospital. Which statement indicates that the patient needs additional teaching?

A. I will drink fluids equal to the amount of my urine output.

B. I will weigh myself every day using the same scale.

C. I will wear my medical alert bracelet at all times.

D. I will gradually wean myself off the vasopressin.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I will gradually wean myself off the vasopressin.

Question 4 of 5

Anthony is being treated with medication for hypothyroidism. The physician explains to Anthony that his symptoms should resolve as the medication reaches an appropriate level. Presenting signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include:

A. Fatigue and cold intolerance.

B. Weight loss and hyperglycemia.

C. Polydipsia and polyphagia.

D. Tachycardia and diarrhea.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Fatigue and cold intolerance.

Question 5 of 5

When teaching the patient with type 1 diabetes, what should the nurse emphasize as the major advantage of using an insulin pump?

A. Tight glycemic control can be maintained.

B. Errors in insulin dosing are less likely to occur.

C. Complications of insulin therapy are prevented.

D. Frequent blood glucose monitoring is unnecessary.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tight glycemic control can be maintained.

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