Exam 2: NUR2063 NUR 2063

Exam 2: NUR2063 / NUR 2063

(Latest 2025 / 2026) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Questions with Correct Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen

Question:

Which of the following leads to electrolyte imbalance in the client with SIADH secretion?

Answer:

Fluid retention

Question:

A client presents to the clinic with rapid breathing, flushed skin, and ketones present in urine. Which disorder would the nurse suspect the individual is suffering from?

Answer:

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

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Question:

The Nurse determines which arterial blood gas values are consistent with ketoacidosis in the client with diabetes?

Answer:

pH 7.28 HCO3 18 mEq/L PCO2 28 mm Hg

Question:

What are the main characteristics of Cushing Syndrome?

Answer:

Excessive cortisol production

fluid retention

moon faced appearance

Question:

A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus is pale, has tremors and is diaphoretic.What does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

Answer:

Hypoglycemia

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Question:

Which of the following is the name of a medical emergency associated with hypothyroidism, in which the client experiences fever, decreased level of consciousness, and abdominal pain?

Answer:

Thyroid storm (thyrotoxicosis)

Question:

The client with hyperparathyroidism would most likely presents with which of the following physical findings?

Answer:

Weak brittle bones

Question:

When taking the blood pressure of a client. after a parathyroidectomy to treat hyperparathyroidism, the nurse notes that the clients hand has gone into flexion contractions, also known at Trousseau's sign. What does the nurse determine to be the cause of this symptom?

Answer:

Hypocalcemia

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