*Regulation of the endocrine system occurs using:

*ADH is produced in the ___________and released from the ____________.

The goal in management of hypertension is focused on lowering the client’s blood pressure.  The treatment or management of hypertension is determined by which of the following?

A nurse has the following situations going on with her clients.  Which intervention should the nurse implement first?  A.  Client with a blood glucose of 150 and with a  sliding scale insulin ordered for 4 units RegularB.  Client with potassium of 2.3 with a protocol for IV potassium replacementC.  Client with a sodium of 132 and an IV bag of 0.9% NS running at 100 mL/hour with 150 mL left in bagD.   Client with a B/P of 164/80 who just received their AM lisinopril, diltiazem and HCTZ         

A female patient with a glucose of 500 is showing the following blood gasses:  pH 7.25, pCO2 43, HCO3 19.  What other lab result would be expected initially with this blood gas? 

Which of the following statements by a client with peripheral arterial disease would suggest that he is trying to manage his condition well?  

This is a Multiple Response Item A client who is newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism asks the nurse what could have caused this disorder. Which of the following would the nurse include in the client’s education as a possible cause of hypothyroidism? (Select all that apply by putting the letter(s) of the correct answer in alphabetical order in the answer box without any commas or spaces) A. Hyperglycemia B. Treatment for hyperthyroidism C. Iodine deficiency D. Smoking E. Atrophy of the thyroid gland

The nurse is assessing a client that presents to the clinic with complaints of tremors, palpitations , and constantly feeling hot. The nurse observes that the client has exophthalmos. The nurse suspects the client may have which of the following metabolic disorders?

A client experiences a new onset of wheezing and tightness in throat about five minutes after infusion of piperacillin/tazobactum begun.   What should be the nurse’s first action?  

The nurse is caring for a client with myxedema coma. The clients vital signs are: Temp: 95.6 F, BP: 100/60, Pulse: 75, Respiratory rate: 12, Oxygen Saturation: 97 % on Room Air. The nurse applies a warming blank to the client. What is the rationale for using the warming blanket?