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A nurse develops a plan of care for a client with hyperparathyroidism who is receiving calcitonin salmon (Calcimar).  Which of the following outcome criteria has the highest priority regarding this medication?

A patient with Cushing syndrome has been hospitalized after a fall. The dietician consulted works with the patient to improve the patient’s nutritional intake. What foods should a patient with Cushing syndrome eat to optimize health? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client 2 days after a bowel resection and colostomy due to acute diverticulitis. What post-op assessment finding necessitates healthcare provider notification?

After obtaining the following information  regarding a patient with Addison’s disease, which prescribed action will the nurse take first? Assessment: Complains of fatigue; skin bronze-colored with poor turgor VS: 76/40 mmHg; HR 126 bpm; R 24;O2 sat 94% Labs: NA+ 123 mEq/L; K+ 5.1 mEq/L; glucose 62 mg/dL

Long-term, untreated gastroesophageal reflex disease can lead to the development of? 

The nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism. What level of activity would the nurse expect to promote?

A patient presents at the walk-in clinic complaining of diarrhea and vomiting. The patient has a documented history of adrenal insufficiency. Considering the patient’s history and current symptoms, the nurse should anticipate that the patient will be instructed to do which of the following?

A nurse is performing an assessment on a client with pheochromocytoma.  Which of the following assessment data would indicate a potential complication associated with this disorder? (Choose all that apply)

Hepatic encephalopathy is a direct consequence of increased?

The nurse would assess that the individual most at risk for adrenal insufficiency is the