Which reservoir has the longest residence time?

A patient is experiencing manifestations of Addisonian crisis.  What should the nurse expect to provide to this patient?

A patient has a low pulse, B/P, weight gain, and hypothermia.  After testing, if thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is high and thyroxine (T4) is low, which gland is most likely indicated as the problem?

The nurse is assessing a patient for the presence of Trousseau’s sign.  How should the nurse proceed with this assessment?

While assessing patients on an endocrinology unit, which patient should the nurse visit first?

For a patient receiving intravenous methylprednisolone, which laboratory data should the nurse monitor closely?

When assessing the thyroid gland, which action represents the best approach for palpation?

When assessing the thyroid gland, which action represents the best approach for palpation?

While assessing patients on an endocrinology unit, which patient should the nurse visit first?

For a patient receiving intravenous methylprednisolone, which laboratory data should the nurse monitor closely?