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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client with Addison's disease. The nurse expects to note which of the following?

A. craving of salty foods
B. weight gain
C. craving of sweet foods
D. hyperactivity

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: craving of salty foods

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with hypoparathyroidism. The nurse understands that this client is at risk for which problem?

A. hypercalcemia
B. hypermagnesemia
C. decreased phosphorus levels
D. low parathyroid hormone levels

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: low parathyroid hormone levels

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes whose HgbA1C level is 6.9. The client asks the nurse what this means. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

A. Your level is within target range and indicates good glycemic control.
B. Your level is too high, and you will need to increase your medications.
C. Your level is too low, and you will need to decrease your medications.
D. Your health care provider may want to place you on an insulin pump.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Your level is within target range and indicates good glycemic control.

Question 4 of 5

A client in the emergency department is complaining of abdominal pain after an episode of nausea and vomiting. Which statement by the client to the nurse necessitates prompt notification of the health care provider?

A. I started hurting when I got up this morning to go to work.
B. My grandmother had to have her appendix out many years ago.
C. I haven't eaten anything because I've been so nauseated and throwing up.
D. The pain is worse when I cough or move but feels better when I bend my right hip.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The pain is worse when I cough or move but feels better when I bend my right hip.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with an ileal conduit done for treatment of bladder cancer. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction?

A. I look forward to returning to my local health club to swim.
B. The local ostomy support group meets on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m.
C. My stoma should be cleaned daily with soap and water.
D. During the day I will wear a leg bag to collect my urine.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I look forward to returning to my local health club to swim.

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