Question 241 out of 1 points visual disturbances are

 Question 24
1 out of 1 points
Visual disturbances are a common occurrence in patients with untreated Graves
disease. The endocrinologist explains to the patient that the main cause of these
complications is:
 Question 25
1 out of 1 points
A 39-year-old female just had a baby. Which hormone will prevent excessive uterine
bleeding?

 Question 26
1 out of 1 points
Diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus (DM), and SIADH share which of the following
assessment manifestations?
 Question 27
1 out of 1 points
A 19-year-old female with type 1 DM was admitted to the hospital with the following
lab values: serum glucose 500 mg/dl (high), urine glucose and ketones 4+ (high),
and arterial pH 7.20 (low). Her parents state that she has been sick with the “flu” for
a week. Which of the following statements best explains her acidotic state?
 Question 28
1 out of 1 points
A nurse is teaching a patient about insulin. Which information should the nurse
include? Insulin is primarily regulated by:
 Question 29
1 out of 1 points
When catecholamines are released in a patient, what should the nurse assess for?

 Question 30
1 out of 1 points
A 50-year-old female presents with lightheadedness and overall abnormal feelings.
Hyperaldosteronism is diagnosed. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse
expect?
 Question 31
1 out of 1 points
While planning care for a patient with hypothyroidism, which principle should the
nurse remember? The basal metabolic rate is unusually _____ with hypothyroidism.
 Question 32
1 out of 1 points
A 22-year-old male is admitted to the intensive care unit with a closed head injury
sustained in a motorcycle accident. The injury has caused severe damage to the
posterior pituitary. Which of the following complications should the nurse anticipate?
 Question 33
1 out of 1 points
What common neurologic disturbances should the nurse assess for in a patient with
a pituitary adenoma?
 Question 34
1 out of 1 points

If a patient had a problem with the hypothalamus, which of the following hormones would
be affected?
 Question 35
1 out of 1 points
When a patient wants to know what most commonly causes hypoparathyroidism,
how should the nurse reply? It is most commonly caused by:
 Question 36
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