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

Which electrolyte imbalance would the nurse expect a patient to have in myxedema coma?

A 47-year-old man is brought to the ED. His family reports that he had become confused over the past 72 hours and suffered a seizure while on the way to the hospital. Upon arrival, the patient is minimally responsive. His respiratory rate is 32 breaths/minute, pulse rate 110 beats/minute, and blood pressure 120/90 mmHg. Immediate laboratory work reveals an abnormal sodium level of 117 mEq/L. The patient’s chest X-ray reveals a mass in the right mid-lung field. The nurse suspects that the underlying factor responsible for this patient’s change in mental status is related 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?

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 knows that emergency management of a comatose patient with hypoglycemia includes:

Prevention of which potential complication is the goal of nursing care for a patient with SIADH:

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). The nurse would anticipate the treatment for this patient to include all of the following except:

Which patient would not be considered at risk for developing SIADH?

A 47-year-old man is brought to the ED. His family reports that he had become confused over the past 72 hours and suffered a seizure while on the way to the hospital. Upon arrival, the patient is minimally responsive. His respiratory rate is 32 breaths/minute, pulse rate 110 beats/minute, and blood pressure 120/90 mmHg. Immediate laboratory work reveals an abnormal sodium level of 117 mEq/L. The patient’s chest X-ray reveals a mass in the right mid-lung field. The nurse suspects that the underlying factor responsible for this patient’s change in mental status is related to:

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 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?

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 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 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 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 with Addison disease. Which of the following manifestations of this condition should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.

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?

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.

What structure is circled in yellow in this image?

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 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 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.