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Which is appropriate teaching for the patient with newly diagnosed adrenal insufficiency?

When formulating the teaching plan for a client with hyperpituitarism being prepared for transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, the nurse would give priority to

The client with Addison’s disease is advised by the nurse to carry an emergency kit at all times containing (select all that apply):

A nurse is caring for a patient after hypophysectomy.  The nurse notices clear nasal drainage from the patient’s nostril.  The initial nursing action would be to:

A child will start treatment for precocious puberty. This involves injections of synthetic:

The client is being prepared for a colonoscopy in the day surgery center. The charge nurse observes the primary nurse instructing the NAC to assist the client to the bathroom. Which action should the charge nurse implement?

A patient with thyroid cancer has undergone surgery and a significant amount of parathyroid tissue has been removed. The nurse caring for the patient should prioritize what question when addressing potential complications?

During a mass casualty, which injury receives care first?

Brain tumors are a threat to life whether they are benign or malignant. Which of the following statements reflects the characteristics of benign tumors of the brain?

A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a patient with Bell palsy. What information should the nurse include?