The pediatric nurse caring for children with endocrine disorders teaches the student nurse that the polyendocrine deficiency syndrome is classified into two separate forms referred to as type I and type II
The nurse further states that type I occurs in children and is accompanied by:
Select all answers that apply.
A) chronic active hepatitis.
B) chronic candida infections.
C) overactive parathyroid glands.
D) precocious sexual development.
A, B
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After teaching a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is prescribed nateglinide (Starlix), the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the prescribed therapy?
a. "I'll take this medicine during each of my meals." b. "I must take this medicine in the morning when I wake." c. "I will take this medicine before I go to bed." d. "I will take this medicine immediately before I eat."
The nurse reviews the use of dietary supplements with a client who is an athlete. Which client statement indicates additional teaching is required?
a. "I hardly get sick anymore. I am so healthy." b. "I use it to treat my stress fracture in my ankle." c. "My endurance is so much better than it used to be." d. "It helps me maintain my muscles strength and I don't have to train as hard."
A patient prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) develops anxiety, diaphoresis, confusion, tremors, restlessness, and a heart rate of 114 per minute. What adverse effect do you recognize?
a. Allergic reaction b. Angioedema c. Serotonin syndrome d. Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Goals and expected outcomes must be measurable and realistic
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