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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer the following medications. Which medication should the nurse question administering?

A. The thyroid hormone to the client who does not have a T3, T4 level.

B. The regular insulin to the client with a blood glucose level of 210 mg/dL.

C. The loop diuretic to the client with a potassium level of 3.3 mEq/L.

D. The cardiac glycoside to the client who has a digoxin level of 1.4 mg/dL.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The thyroid hormone to the client who does not have a T3, T4 level.

Question 2 of 5

Which client action indicates a need for further teaching about insulin administration?

A. Using a new needle for each injection

B. Storing insulin in the refrigerator

C. Checking blood glucose before injecting

D. Injecting insulin into a lipodystrophic area

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Injecting insulin into a lipodystrophic area

Question 3 of 5

The nurse assesses the client following a total thyroidectomy. Which finding indicates that the client has a positive Trousseau's sign?

A. Illustration 1: Carpal spasm

B. Illustration 2: Cheek twitching

C. Illustration 3: Thyroid palpation

D. Illustration 4: Red reflex

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Illustration 1: Carpal spasm

Question 4 of 5

An adolescent with IDDM is learning about a diabetic diet. He asks the nurse if he will ever be able to go out to eat with his friends again. What is the most appropriate answer for the nurse to give?

A. You can go out with them, but you should take your own snack with you.'

B. Yes. You will learn what foods are allowed so you can eat with your friends.'

C. When you get food out in a restaurant, be sure to order diet soft drinks.'

D. Eating out will not be possible on a diabetic diet. Why don't you plan to invite your friends to your house?'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Yes. You will learn what foods are allowed so you can eat with your friends.'

Question 5 of 5

The client with type 2 diabetes controlled with biguanide oral diabetic medication is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast of the abdomen to evaluate pancreatic function. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A. Provide a high-fat diet 24 hours prior to test.

B. Hold the biguanide medication for 48 hours prior to test.

C. Obtain an informed consent form for the test.

D. Administer pancreatic enzymes prior to the test.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hold the biguanide medication for 48 hours prior to test.

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