Practice Question
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypoparathyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Numbness of the hands
Rationale:
🔵 Hypoparathyroidism causes low parathyroid hormone, leading to hypocalcemia.
🔵 Low calcium increases neuromuscular excitability, resulting in numbness or tingling in the hands and around the mouth.
🔵 Early signs may progress to tetany or muscle cramps if untreated.
🔵 Numbness and tingling are some of the most common and early symptoms of hypocalcemia.
🔵 Identifying these symptoms is essential to prevent severe complications like seizures.
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This question is from ATI Monroe College-NY PN23S-SP126 Exam 3 which contains 25 questions.
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A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hyperthyroidism (Graves disease). Which of the following serum laboratory findings should the nurse expect to be below the expected reference range?
Answer Choices:
A. Thyroxine (T4) level
B. Triiodothyronine (T3) level
C. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level
D. Glucose level
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about the manifestations of hypoglycemia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer Choices:
A. “I will feel shaky.”
B. “My skin will be warm and moist.”
C. “I will be more thirsty than usual.”
D. “My appetite will be decreased.”
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Answer Choices:
A. Blurred vision
B. Bradycardia
C. Insomnia
D. Moist skin
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Answer Choices:
A. "Insulin injected into the thigh is the most rapidly absorbed."
B. "I should shake the bottle of insulin before withdrawing the medication."
C. "I will use Lantus insulin immediately before each meal."
D. "Unopened vials of insulin should be kept in my refrigerator."
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Answer Choices:
A. Roast chicken with white rice
B. A poached egg with sliced tomatoes
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4
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