The nurse is providing discharge education to a client who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy for removal for a pituitary adenoma. The nurse instructs the client it is important to avoid coughing, bending over at the waist, and constipation in order to:

A client is taking methimazole for hyperthyroidism. She is concerned about the medication and asks you how it works.  What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client in the neurological intensive care unit following an endoscopic transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. What assessment data warrants immediate intervention?

The nurse is caring for a client following a parathyroidectomy. What symptoms would cause the nurse to suspect hypocalcemia? Select all that apply.

A client has developed Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) secondary to a pituitary tumor. The client’s symptoms include thirst, weight gain, and fatigue. The client’s serum sodium is 129. What physician order should the nurse anticipate for the initial treatment of SIADH?

The nurse is explaining what a radioactive iodine uptake test is. What statement by the nurse is correct?

A client is admitted to the hospital in an adrenal (Addisonian) crisis. Which client statement supports a nursing diagnosis of ineffective self-health management related to lack of knowledge about management of Addison’s disease?

What findings would the nurse expect to find when assessing a client with Cushing’s syndrome?

The nurse is going to teach the client about side effects corticosteroid medications. What topics will the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

The client diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine.  What instructions will the nurse include when educating the client about how to take this medication? Select all that apply.