A 56-year-old client who is disoriented and reports a headache and muscle cramps is hospitalized with possible Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH). The nurse would expect the initial laboratory results to include a(n):

A client with Cushing’s syndrome states that he is very careful to avoid anyone with an infection because he is very susceptible to infections. The nurse know that this is due to:

Which of the following findings are associated with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)?

A client with hyperthyroidism has made a decision to undergo a subtotal thyroidectomy after unsuccessful treatment with PTU. Before the thyroidectomy is performed, it is important that the client:

A nurse is assessing a client with Simmonds cachexia.  What symptom should the nurse anticipate the client will exhibit?

Comprehensive: A preoperative nurse is reviewing morning laboratory values on four clients waiting for surgery. Which result warrants immediate communication with the surgical team?

Why is hypothyroidism frequently overlooked in older adults?  Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching the client with hypoparathyroidism about adding foods high in calcium into their diet. The nurse knows the teaching was effective when the client chooses which of the following meals?

Visual problems that occur in clients with acromegaly is the result of pressure on the:

A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI).  Which signs should the nurse report that indicate a worsening of the client’s condition?  Select all that apply.