According to Hildegard, the visions she recorded in Scivias came to her from

Before the fifteenth-century, the West African elite was most heavily influenced by

A client is being tested to rule out Cushing’s syndrome. What laboratory tests would provide the most useful information?

The nurse is caring for a client following a parathyroidectomy. What symptoms would cause the nurse to suspect hypocalcemia? Select all that apply.

The client with hypercalcemia is started on calcitonin-salmon injections. The ordered dose is 4 units/kg every 12 hours by subcutaneous injection. The client weighs 145 lbs. How many units will you administer?  Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

The nurse is explaining what a radioactive iodine uptake test is. What statement by the nurse is correct?

A client is admitted to the hospital in an adrenal (Addisonian) crisis. Which client statement supports a nursing diagnosis of ineffective self-health management related to lack of knowledge about management of Addison’s disease?

The nurse is preparing the care plan for a client diagnosed with pheochromocytoma. The nurse understands that pheochromocytoma causes what problem?

What findings would the nurse expect to find when assessing a client with Cushing’s syndrome?

What symptoms should a nurse expect the client with hyperparathyroidism to report?