NR 325 Adult Health 2 Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions (Latest 2025) The nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume deficit.Which hormone is most likely affecting fluid balance? - Correct Answers ✅Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) The nurse is caring for a client with extreme tachycardia, diarrhea, weight loss, hypertension, and intolerance to heat.Which hormone is most likely affecting the client's metabolic rate? - Correct Answers ✅Triiodothyronine (T3) The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed an MRI with contrast to evaluate the pituitary gland. Which lab value must the nurse review before testing can occur? - Correct Answers ✅Creatinine level Jodie's history reveals that she had a total thyroidectomy 3 months ago and is taking levothyroxine. Which serum electrolyte should be monitored closely following total thyroidectomy? - Correct Answers ✅Calcium Which prescriptions should the nurse anticipate in Jodie's treatment plan following total thyroidectomy? - Correct Answers ✅Closely monitoring the thyroid-stimulating hormone level Initiating fall prevention strategies Increasing levothyroxine dosage 1 / 3
NR 325 Adult Health 2 Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions (Latest 2025) Which laboratory results does the nurse anticipate when caring for a client with diabetes insipidus? - Correct Answers ✅Hypernatremia Increased blood osmolality A water deprivation test is often used to diagnose diabetes insipidus. Which assessment finding would indicate a complication related to testing? - Correct Answers ✅Tachycardia Which laboratory results support a diagnosis of primary hyperthyroidism? - Correct Answers ✅Low thyroid- stimulating hormone, high thyroxine (T4) levels Which are risk factors for developing hyperthyroidism? - Correct Answers ✅Toxic nodular goiter Female gender Excessive iodine intake Thyroid Cancer Pituitary tumors Throiditis Which are clinical manifestations expected in hyperthyroidism? - Correct Answers ✅Diarrhea Palpitations 2 / 3
NR 325 Adult Health 2 Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions (Latest 2025) Tremors Rapid speech Bulging eyes(Exophthalmos) Heat intolerance High metabolism weight loss, increased appetite Goiter hyperthyroidism is at risk for developing - Correct Answers ✅respiratory alkalosis due to hyperventilation The healthcare provider prescribes methimazole, and the nurse prepares discharge teaching. Which statements made by the client indicate an understanding of teaching? - Correct Answers ✅"I should use caution around sharp objects and use an electric razor to shave my legs." "If I have a sore throat or fever, I will contact my healthcare provider right away." "I should start to feel better in about a week or two." The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the intensive care unit with thyroid storm following a thyroidectomy. - Correct Answers ✅Monitor the temperature closely as an increase indicates a worsening condition.Use cooled saline and ice packs to lower temperature.
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