NSG 120 Endocrine (Complete And Verified Study material) (6pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. A nurse is caring for a client with Addison's disease. For which of the following skin assessments should the nurse assess? a. Purple striae on the chest and abdomen b. Butterfly rash across the bridge of the nose c. Bronze pigmentation of the exposed and unexposed skin d. Jaundice of the face and sclera: Answer b.Bronze pigmentation of the exposed and unexposed skin. 2. A nurse isinstructing a client about the pathophysiology of acromegaly.The nurse explains to the client that acromegaly occurs as a result of excessive production of which of the following? a. Prolactin b. Aldosterone c. Androgen d. Somatropin: Answer d. Somatropin 3. A nurse is caring for a client admitted with a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism caused by an adenoma of the thyroid gland.Twelve hours following the thyroidectomy, which of the following assessment findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Select all that apply.) a. Tachycardia and hypertension b. Respiratory rate of 16/min c. Negative Chvostek's sign d. Laryngeal stridor and a hoarse voice e. PositiveTrousseau's sign: Answer a.Tachycardia and hypertension d. Laryngeal stridor and a hoarse voice e. Positive Trousseau's sign 4. A community health nurse is planning prevention efforts for community members who could be considered at high risk for development of type 2 diabetes mellitus.Which client population should the nurse focus on if reaching the highest number of at risk individuals is the goal? a. Men who smoke