During a biology class, Trinity and Kait are discussing thyroid disorders. Trinity asks, "What happens in primary hypothyroidism when the thyroid does not release enough of a certain hormone?" What hormone is she referring to?

Chrissy visits her doctor with symptoms related to decreased levels of cortisol, aldosterone, or both. What is the condition she might be experiencing?

During a biology class, Yvonda and Hunter are discussing the syndrome of inappropriate diuretic hormone. What effect does this syndrome have?

Chrissy, a student, drinks large amounts of water, urinates frequently, and has trouble sleeping. She may be experiencing:

Chrissy has been experiencing lethargy, weight gain, constipation, and always feels cold. She may have:

Yvonda is advised by her doctor to follow a high-calcium diet as the only long term treatment for her condition. What is Yvonda most likely diagnosed with?

Yvonda is caring for a patient with GH deficiency. What should she do?

Chrissy is caring for a patient with a noticeable degree of exophthalmos. Monitoring the degree of exophthalmos to prevent eye injury is necessary for patients with:

Trinity is a nurse teaching Yvonda, a patient, about post-op care and potential complications after a hypophysectomy. What condition does Yvonda have?

Chrissy is a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism and has been following her treatment plan. What is a sign that Chrissy is improving?

A partial thyroidectomy is performed after a nodule is found on Chrissy's thyroid gland. What intervention will you add to her care plan?

Chrissy, a patient who has been in your facility for two weeks, is given a new diagnosis of pneumonia. What primary condition would make this patient susceptible to infection?

Trinity, a patient with SIADH, is admitted to the hospital experiencing confusion and seizures. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize for Trinity?

Trinity, a patient with Addison’s disease, is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Which action should the nurse take first?

Jadyn, a patient with diabetes insipidus, is receiving desmopressin. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize as evidence the medication is effective?

Chrissy, who has been diagnosed with hyperpituitarism, is scheduled for a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Which preoperative instruction should the nurse prioritize when preparing Chrissy for surgery?

Trinity, a patient with Addison’s disease, is prescribed hydrocortisone. She calls the clinic to ask what she should do with her medication if she becomes ill. Which instruction should the nurse prioritize regarding medication administration during illness?

Trinity, a nurse, is caring for a patient with diabetes insipidus who is receiving IV fluids. During her assessment, which finding should Trinity prioritize as an indication that the treatment is effective?

During a biology class, Trinity and Hunter learn about hyperparathyroidism, a condition that creates problems by releasing too much hormone into the blood. This causes unusually high levels of calcium which can lead to weaker bones and kidney damage. Which hormone(s) would be impacted by this disorder?

Chrissy has been diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder where the body's own defenses attack the thyroid, causing hypothyroidism. What would be a side effect of Hashimoto's disease?

Chrissy, a young student, has been experiencing short stature compared to her peers. After a medical evaluation, it was found that this condition is caused by under secretion of growth hormone. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Trinity is teaching a patient who has a new prescription for thyroid hormone. The nurse will instruct the patient to notify the prescriber if which adverse effects are noted? (Select all that apply.)

Hunter, a nurse, is preparing to administer a rapid-acting insulin to Trinity, a hospitalized patient. Which is the most appropriate timing for Hunter to give the insulin?

Trinity is a nurse monitoring a patient who has been prescribed prednisone. When assessing for a therapeutic response to the medication, which potential outcome should Trinity look for?

Chrissy is being discharged home with insulin aspart (NovoLog) and insulin isophane suspension (NPH). Which information does the nurse include when providing discharge teaching to Chrissy?

Hunter, who has a history of type 2 DM, is admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Hunter has many questions regarding his care and asks the nurse why everyone keeps telling him about HbA1C. The nurse will inform Hunter that HbA1C provides information regarding

After the 0700 report, the day shift nurse, Trinity, notices that a patient has a 0730 dose of insulin due and goes to the automated dispensing machine to retrieve the insulin. The nurse sees that the night shift nurse, Hunter, had removed the 0730 dose of insulin, but the medication administration record has not been signed by the nurse. The patient is confused and says she “thinks” the night nurse gave her the insulin. The patient’s blood glucose level is 142 mg/dL. What will Trinity do?

During a patient education session, Kait, a nurse, is teaching Chrissy about thyroid replacement therapy. Which information should Kait include in her teaching?

The nurse enters Kait’s room to complete the discharge process and finds Kait to be lying in bed unresponsive and breathing. Kait has a blood glucose reading of 48 mg/dL. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?