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A client  is diagnosed with secondary hyperparathyroidism. Which additional health problem does the nurse assess for in this client’s history?

 A nurse is teaching a client who has hyperthyroidism about methimazole. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.

The nurse provides information about the signs of hypoglycemia to a client with diabetes mellitus (DM) who is taking insulin. Which of the following signs should be nurse include in the information? Select all that apply. 

The nurse is visiting the home of a client with adrenal insufficiency. Which observations indicate that the client needs to be seen by the healthcare provider immediately? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing a client newly diagnosed with Addison’s disease for discharge.  Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instructions from the nurse? 

A client is 6 hours post-op from thyroid surgery. The client’s calcium level is 5 and phosphate level is 4.2. What physical signs and symptoms would NOT present with these findings? Select all that apply.

A client is diagnosed with diabetes insipidus (DI). The nurse performs an assessment on the client and expects to note which of the following? Select all that apply. 

 A client is admitted with complaints of palpations, excessive sweating, and unable to tolerate heat. In addition, the client voices concern about how her appearance has changed over the past year. The patient presents with protruding eyeballs and pretibial myxedema on the legs and feet. Which of the following is the likely cause of the client’s signs and symptoms?

A client has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. The nurse monitors for which signs and symptoms indicating a complication of this disorder? Select all that apply.

The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestations in the client with adrenal insufficiency?