The patient with myasthenia gravis has become increasingly weaker. The physician prepares to identify whether the patient is reacting to an overdose of the medication or an increasing severity of the disease. An injection of edrophonium (Tensilon) is administered. Which fo the following would indicate that the patient is in cholinergic crisis?

In reviewing laboratory data for a client with Cushing’s syndrome, the nurse might expect to see the laboratory abnormalities of (select all that apply)

The child of divorced parents is to have a tonsillectomy tomorrow. The RN knows informed consent is obtained from?

The client with cirrhosis is beginning to show signs of hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse would plan a dietary consult to limit the amount of which of the following ingredients in the client’s diet?

While assisting with the surgical removal of an adrenal tumor, the OR nurse is aware that the patient’s vital signs may change upon manipulation of the tumor. What vital sign changes would the nurse expect to see?

The patient has experienced an episode of myasthenic crisis. The nurse would assess whether the patient has precipitating factors such as: 

The physician has ordered a fluid deprivation test for a patient suspected of having diabetes insipidus. During the test, the nurse should prioritize what assessments?

A patient is admitted to the emergency department following an automobile crash. An SCI at the cervical level is identified. What intervention will be done to facilitate respirations?

The nurse who assesses a client with pancreatitis would document a positive Cullen’s sign if the patient presented with?

A child with hypopituitarism is being started on growth hormone therapy. Nursing considerations should be based on knowledge of which of the following?