The nurse learns that a patient is iodine-sensitive and is in thyroid crisis. Based on this information, which drug would the nurse expect to be included in the treatment plan?

The nurse would assess for hyperkalemia by observing for which EKG change:

A 65-year-old woman is brought to the ED by ambulance after fainting. Physical examination reveals central-type obesity with a fatty buffalo hump in the neck, hirsutism, thin and fragile extremities with ecchymotic areas, hypertension, and mild congestive heart failure. She informs the nurse that she has experienced extreme weakness and fatigue during the past month and that her sleep patterns have become altered. The nurse realizes that the patient’s signs and symptoms are characteristic of:

The nurse knows that an increase in antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion may result from:

A 65-year-old woman is brought to the ED by ambulance after fainting. Physical examination reveals central-type obesity with a fatty buffalo hump in the neck, hirsutism, thin and fragile extremities with ecchymotic areas, hypertension, and mild congestive heart failure. She informs the nurse that she has experienced extreme weakness and fatigue during the past month and that her sleep patterns have become altered. The nurse realizes that the patient’s signs and symptoms are characteristic of:

Which medication should the nurse prepare forimmediate administration got a patient with adrenal crisis?

A 65-year-old woman is brought to the ED by ambulance after fainting. Physical examination reveals central-type obesity with a fatty buffalo hump in the neck, hirsutism, thin and fragile extremities with ecchymotic areas, hypertension, and mild congestive heart failure. She informs the nurse that she has experienced extreme weakness and fatigue during the past month and that her sleep patterns have become altered. The nurse realizes that the patient’s signs and symptoms are characteristic of:

Which nursing action is not a priority during the initial management of a patient with HHNK?

Paramedics bring a 66-year-old woman to the ED. Her blood pressure is 104/58 mmHg, pulse rate 44 beats/minute, respiratory rate 14 breaths/minute, and temperature 92.4o F (33.6oC). No medical history is available, except for the patient’s statement of not feeling well for the past month. Physical examination reveals a lethargic, thin woman with dry skin and periorbital and facial edema. Bilateral pulmonary congestion is noted. EKG monitoring shows sinus bradycardia. The physician diagnoses impending myxedema coma. The patient remains hypothermic, with a temperature of 95o F (35oC). An appropriate nursing intervention would be to:

A 55-year-old woman is admitted to the ED with a temperature of 105o F (40.5oC), blood pressure 180/110 mmHg, pulse rate 120 beats/minute, and respiratory rate 36 breaths/minute. She shows signs of dehydration and states that she has been experiencing muscle weakness and bone pain for the past week. She has a history of Grave’s disease. The physician diagnoses thyroid crisis. The patient begins to complain of bone pain and thirst. The nurse notes a decreased level of consciousness and hypotonicity of muscles. Which laboratory findings should be monitored in this situation?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with Addison’s disease. The nurse is teaching about symptoms of Addisonian crisis in order to best manage and prevent it before it occurs. What symptoms should the client look for that the nurse should include as part of teaching? Select all that apply.

A provider has prescribed hormone replacement therapy for a client who has Addison’s disease. The nurse who is caring for this client understands the difference between Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome as which of the following?

A client is newly diagnosed with Addison’s disease. The nurse understands that this condition includes a decrease of which of the following hormones? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with Addison disease. Which of the following manifestations of this condition should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.

A client is experiencing an adrenal crisis due to Addison’s Disease. Which of the following would NOT be a priority nursing intervention for this client?

What structure is circled in yellow in this image?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with Addison’s disease. The nurse is teaching about symptoms of Addisonian crisis in order to best manage and prevent it before it occurs. What symptoms should the client look for that the nurse should include as part of teaching? Select all that apply.

A client is admitted to the hospital with primary adrenal insufficiency. Which of the following drugs does the nurse anticipate giving for this condition? Select all that apply.

A nurse reads in a client’s H&P that the client is deficient in a hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex. What is an appropriate term for this hormone?

A client is experiencing an adrenal crisis due to Addison’s Disease. Which of the following would NOT be a priority nursing intervention for this client?

The nurse is caring for a client who is starting a long-term regimen of glucocorticoids for adrenal insufficiency. Which of the following teaching points is appropriate for the nurse to include when educating the client on this medication? Select all that apply.

The client needs replacement of the hormones necessary for the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance within the body. Which hormones will the nurse expect to replace? Select all that apply.

A client is newly diagnosed with Addison’s disease. The nurse understands that this condition includes a decrease of which of the following hormones? Select all that apply.

A provider has prescribed hormone replacement therapy for a client who has Addison’s disease. The nurse who is caring for this client understands the difference between Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome as which of the following?

The nurse walks into a client’s room and notices that their skin is a dark bronze color. The nurse knows this could indicate which of the following diseases?