The client is diagnosed with myxedema coma. Which symptoms would the nurse expect the client to exhibit?

The nurse is assigned to a client who has type 1 diabetes and has had flu like symptoms for a few days. The client did not take his usual insulin because of nausea and is now admitted in diabetic ketoacidosis with a blood sugar of 980. Which order would not be included in the treatment plan for this client?

Corticosteroid therapy must never be discontinued abruptly or the prescribed doses omitted. What is the reason for this?

A client is admitted with parathyroid hormone excess from a parathyroid gland adenoma.  What should the nurse observe for during the admission process?

Corticosteroid therapy must never be discontinued abruptly or the prescribed doses omitted. What is the reason for this?

Hyposecretion of the posterior pituitary gland results in what disorder?

Which patient should be monitored for Kussmaul’s respirations?

The nurse is assigned to a client who had a partial thyroidectomy late yesterday due to hyperthyroidism. The nurse notes the following assessments: temperature 102ºF; BP 180/110; R 28; P 126.  The client is becoming increasingly agitated.  What is the most appropriate nursing action to take?

A client is admitted with parathyroid hormone excess from a parathyroid gland adenoma.  What should the nurse observe for during the admission process?

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