A nurse is monitoring a client with diabetes insipidus.  Desmopressin (DDAVP) has been prescribed.  Which of the following outcomes reflects a therapeutic effect of this medication?

In a chronically-ill toddler, many aspects affect the child’s ability to explore the environment around them. Which of the followings plays a key role in preventing the toddler from becoming autonomous within the hospital setting? 

You are developing a care plan for a patient with Cushing syndrome. What nursing diagnosis would be the most appropriate for this care plan?

You are counseling a patient with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.  Which of the following statements about Hgb A1C testing is accurate?

Which of the following would alert the nurse to a probable addisonian crisis? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse develops a plan of care for a client with hyperparathyroidism who is receiving calcitonin salmon (Calcimar).  Which of the following outcome criteria has the highest priority regarding this medication?

A patient with Cushing syndrome has been hospitalized after a fall. The dietician consulted works with the patient to improve the patient’s nutritional intake. What foods should a patient with Cushing syndrome eat to optimize health? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client 2 days after a bowel resection and colostomy due to acute diverticulitis. What post-op assessment finding necessitates healthcare provider notification?

After obtaining the following information  regarding a patient with Addison’s disease, which prescribed action will the nurse take first? Assessment: Complains of fatigue; skin bronze-colored with poor turgor VS: 76/40 mmHg; HR 126 bpm; R 24;O2 sat 94% Labs: NA+ 123 mEq/L; K+ 5.1 mEq/L; glucose 62 mg/dL

Long-term, untreated gastroesophageal reflex disease can lead to the development of?