A patient experiencing low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) may show which of the following signs and symptoms due to activation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS)?

A client presents with dyspnea, chest pain, and a cough producing yellow sputum. Which clinical manifestation is most immediately concerning, requiring rapid notification of the health-care provider?

A clinician suspects that a patient may have an endocrine disorder involving excess hormone production. Which type of diagnostic test is most appropriate in this situation?

The thyroid gland releases thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), which then signal the pituitary gland to reduce its release of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). This is an example of which regulatory mechanism?

A nurse is assessing a patient with a suspected pleural effusion. Which clinical findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.

The nurse is completing a pulmonary assessment on a patient with increasing shortness of breath. Which assessment questions are most important for identifying major risk factors for pulmonary disease? Select all that apply.

In hormone resistance disorders, which of the following is true?

Which hormone promotes sodium and water reabsorption and potassium excretion in the distal tubule?

A postoperative patient who has just returned from a long abdominal surgery is at risk for developing atelectasis. Which nursing instruction is most effective for helping the patient prevent and reverse atelectasis?

The nurse notices the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of a client has decreased. What are possible reasons for this change? Select all that apply.