The nurse uses a visual aid to demonstrate the effects of a benign pituitary adenoma, which include: (Select all that apply) 

A patient asks the nurse if stress can be a potential cause of type 2 diabetes.  What should be included in the response provided by the nurse? 

The nurse is preparing a patient to undergo a dexamethasone suppression test.  Which action is most appropriate? 

Which medication is used to treat hyperthyroidism? 

The patient comes to the emergency room with dry hot skin, fruit breath, and deep respirations, and is complaining of abdominal pain.  The nurse interprets these signs and symptoms as: 

The nurse is reviewing the patient’s prescribed insulin regimen.  The nurse notes that the physician has ordered a long-lasting insulin.  Which medication will best meet this criteria? 

A patient on a high dosage of corticosteroids over a period of time may develop which type of psychiatric complication? 

When assisting a patient with hyperthyroidism, the nurse will: 

The nurse transcribes a new order for liothyronine (Cytomel) for a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism.  When educating the patient about this medication, the nurse will include that: 

A patient with a history of Cushing’s syndrome is being admitted for acute management of multiple contusions and lacerations following a motor vehicle accident.  Morning serum lab values are BUN 30 mg/dL, creatinine 1.0 mg/dL, sodium 148 mEq/L, potassium 4.8 mEq/L, chloride 108 mEq/L, and cortisol 29 mcg/dL.  This patient’s TWO highest-priority nursing diagnoses are: