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The nurse observes the final diagnosis of four clients in their case reports as given here. In which client does the nurse notice the presence of Chvostek’s sign and Trousseau’s sign?

A client with diabetes is prescribed exenatide (Byetta). Which are the immediate effects of the drug that can be observed in the client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care for a client with a clot that traveled to the pulmonary arterial circulation and caused obstruction of the arterial blood flow through the lungs. Which terminology does the nurse use to document the condition?

The nurse is assisting with a client who has pharyngeal erythema, a persistent cough, and rhinorrhea. An inspiratory stridor is indicative of mucus obstruction within the trachea. Which treatments does the nurse expect the health-care provider to prescribe? Select all that apply.

A client is diagnosed with multiple endocrine neoplasia. Which sign or symptom observed in the client indicates the presence of pituitary tumors?

Which endocrine disorder involves treatment using antithyroid hormone medication such as propylthiouracil (PTU)?

The caregiver of a client tells the nurse, “The client has coarsening of facial features and enlarged bones in the face.” On assessment of the client, the nurse finds that the client has high blood pressure and visual impairment. Which diagnostic tests does the nurse expect the health-care provider to prescribe? Select all that apply.

While assessing a client with a pineal tumor, the nurse finds disturbed vision. Which other signs and symptoms are associated with this disorder? Select all that apply.

The nurse is advising a client about adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which statement validates the nurse’s understanding of the disorder?

While examining a client, the primary health-care provider finds the client has symptoms that include cough, fever, sore throat, and general malaise. Physical assessment findings include mucus production and rhonchi. Which treatment does the primary health-care provider administer to the client?