Care 2 Exam 2

The nurse should expect a client with hypothyroidism to report which health concerns?

Clinical manifestation of appendicitis

Food relieves pain

Vomiting causes metabolic acidosis more commonly than alkalosis

A pt has elevated BGLs, but not enough to meet the dx criteria for DM. What is this individual most at risk for?

Which image shows a paraesophageal hernia?

When assessing a male client with pheochromocytoma, the nurse is most likely to detect:

(SATA) S/S of acute GI bleed

Involves innermost lining of the colon

A pt presents with hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, muscle cramps, and a + Trosseau's sign. What dx does this support?

Chest pain in an elderly patient. What question should be asked to confirm GERD?

Smoking has a protective effect in some patients who have ulcerative colitis

Routine colonoscopy screening should occur between which ages?

define satiety

The nurse is reviewing lab results for a patient to be seen today. Which pt meets the diagnostic criteria for diabetes?

A segment of bowel is drawn into the next distal segment

67 y/o was recently hospitalized and given antibiotics. He now has nausea, fever, diarrhea, & stomach pain. What's up?

Which of the following nursing implications is most important in a client being medicated for Addison's disease?

Type of cells seen with Barrett’s Esophagus

Which is not an advanced (late) disease symptom of colorectal cancer?

Which of the following is accurate PT concerning parameters of exercise for diabetic patients? SATA

The nurse is educating the pt about foot care for DM. Which statement by the pt indicates a need for further teaching.

Which is not a patient teaching after gastrectomy & bariatric surgeries?

the patient needs further teaching when she states this as a characteristic of DM2. SATA

A pt is admitted for treatment of SIADH. Which nursing intervention is appropriate?

Which of the following symptoms is not typical of Cushing's syndrome?

Which is not included in patient teaching for diagnostic testing where barium is used?

Best position for vomiting patient

The nurse instructs a pt with DM about a healthy eating plan. Which statement made by the patient ind successful PT?

More likely to perforate

which patient has the highest risk for developing HHNS?

Which food/drink would be okay to give to a patient with GERD?

Which of the following is true regarding insulin?

Pain occurs 30 minutes to 1 hour after a meal

(SATA)Intestinal obstruction will present with...

A nurse is caring for a pt after hypophysectomy. There is clear nasal drainage from the patient's nostril. What next?

You are providing post-op instruction to a pt after a Hypophysectomy. Which of the following is essential to include?

(SATA) Patient teaching and necessary monitoring for patients who undergo an endoscopy

which are the most commonly over secreted hormones? SATA

Can effect any part of the GI tract

After a thyroidectomy surgery, the nurse would assess the pt for Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's sign because:

The newly dx pt with DM2 has been prescribed metformin (Glucophage). How should the nurse explain how this drug works?

what is the BIGGEST risk factor for developing DM2?

Of what precautions should a client receiving radioactive iodine-131 be made aware?

Pt states w/in the past few weeks, his glucose levels have dec and needs a dec amt of insulin. Which is the correct PT?

In the administration of a drug such as levothyroxine (Synthroid), the nurse should teach the client:

(SATA)Which patients are at high risk for GERD worsening their disease?

Male pt has a BP of 168/90, ↑ BGLs, waist circ. of 58 in, ↓HDLs. What puts the pt at risk for Metabolic Syndrome? SATA

(SATA)Risk factors for IBS

The nurse is aware that the following is the most common cause of hyperaldosteronism?