In reviewing laboratory data for a client with Cushing's syndrome, the nurse might expect to see the laboratory abnormalities of (Select all that apply)
a. hypercalcemia.
b. hyperglycemia.
c. hyperproteinemia.
d. hypoglycemia.
e. hypokalemia.
f. hyponatremia.
B, E
The exaggerated physiologic action of glucocorticoids appears as persistent hyperglycemia (ste-roid diabetes) and potassium depletion, leading to hypokalemia.
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A) Stay within the level of exercise tolerance. B) Receive the pneumonia vaccine and yearly influenza vaccinations. C) Eat a diet high in sodium. D) Keep appointments for medical follow-up.
During a neurologic examination of the older client the nurse would expect to see which of the following age-related findings?
A) a decreased sense of touch and temperature B) an increase in deep tendon reflexes C) a depressed mood D) disorientation to person and place
When assessing a patient's strength, it is necessary to
A) Compare one side to the other B) Assess the extremities at the same time C) Compare upper and lower extremities D) Assess upper and lower extremities at the same time
A patient who reports having been raped seeks medical attention at the local emergency department. Which action should the nurse take to ensure that evidence is correctly collected from the patient?
1. Report the assault to the police 2. Discuss actions to prevent pregnancy 3. Place the client's clothing in plastic bags 4. Notify the sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE)