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A mother is quite concerned about her 7-year-old daughter after noticing some breast development and the appearance of a small amount of pubic hair.  The mother asks the nurse if this is cause for concern.  What would be the best response by the nurse? 

The nurse uses a visual aid to demonstrate the effects of a benign pituitary adenoma, which include: (Select all that apply) 

The nurse administering potassium iodide for the treatment of a goiter will: 

An 8-month old infant born outside of the United States is brought to the endocrine clinic with symptoms of musty body odor, seizures, and an eczema-like rash.  The infant is tested for phenylketonuria (PKU) and diagnosis is positive.  In planning nursing care for this infant, the nurse will anticipate: 

The corticoid that counteracts the inflammatory response is: 

A nurse is preparing to administer a client’s daily dose of NPH insulin at 0730. The nurse should expect this type of insulin to peak within which of the following timeframes after administration? 

The nurse is reviewing the patient’s prescribed insulin regimen.  The nurse notes that the physician has ordered a long-lasting insulin.  Which medication will best meet this criteria? 

A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus, which was previously controlled with an oral antidiabetic agent, is hospitalized for treatment of a leg ulcer.  The health care provider has ordered sliding scale insulin coverage with regular insulin for hyperglycemia.  The nurse brings the injection into the room, and the patient becomes upset stating “I don’t want to start taking that drug!  I’ll need it the rest of my life.” What is the nurse’s best response? 

The condition the nurse suspects when a child with type 1 diabetes has hyperglycemia, diaphoresis, and headaches in the morning is: 

The “master gland” is the: