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 As the nurse educating the client about Graves’ Disease, which of the following statements by the client ensures the client understood the education about their condition?

The nurse is preparing to palpate a client’s thyroid gland. Which technique should be used for this assessment?

A client with Graves’ disease asks the nurse what caused the disorder.  Which of the following is the best response by the nurse? 

A client admitted for an evaluation of a pituitary disorder has a serum sodium level of 118 mEq/L. What in the nursing priority at this time?

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 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 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 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.