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Exam 3 Med surg
1.
A nurse assesses a client on the medical-surgical unit. Which statement made by the client
should alert the nurse to the possibility of hypothyroidism?
2.
A nurse plans care for a client with hyperparathyroidism. Which intervention should the nurse
include in this client’s plan of care?
3.
While assessing a client with Graves’ disease, the nurse notes that the client’s temperature has
risen 1° F. Which action should the nurse take first?
4.
A nurse cares for a client who has diabetes mellitus. The nurse administers 6 units of regular
insulin and 10 units of NPH insulin at 0700. At which time should the nurse assess the client for
potential problems related to the NPH insulin?
5.
A nurse cares for a client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis who presents with Kussmaul
respirations. Which action should the nurse take?
6. At 4:45 p.m., a nurse assesses a client with diabetes mellitus who is recovering from an
abdominal hysterectomy 2 days ago. The nurse notes that the client is confused and
diaphoretic. The nurse reviews the assessment data provided in the chart below:
Capillary Blood Glucose Testing (AC/HS)Dietary
Intake
At 0630: 95
At 1130: 70
At 1630: 47
Breakfast: 10% eaten – client states she is not hungry
Lunch: 5% eaten – client is nauseous; vomits once
After reviewing the client’s assessment data, which action is appropriate at this time?
7.
A nurse prepares to administer insulin to a client at 1800. The client’s medication
administration record contains the following information:

• Insulin glargine: 12 units daily at 1800
• Regular insulin: 6 units QID at 0600, 1200, 1800, 2400
Based on the client’s medication administration record, which action should the nurse
take?