Q1: The nurse is conducting an endocrine assessment for a client during a routine physical exam. Which action is appropriate for assessing thyroid gland function?

Q2: A client with newly diagnosed Type I Diabetes expresses concern about managing their condition and asks the nurse, "Will I always need to take insulin?" What is the nurse’s best response?

Q3: The nurse reviews the lab results of a client with type I diabetes mellitus and sees that their hemoglobin A1c is 8.5% (Normal range: < 5.7%). What should the nurse explain to the client about this result?

Q4: The nurse is caring for a 19-year-old client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who is experiencing increased fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating in school. The client reports missing several insulin doses due to a busy schedule and fear of hypoglycemia during sports practice. The nurse reviews the client's latest lab results: Fasting Blood Glucose: 210 mg/dL [Normal: 70-130 mg/dL] .Hemoglobin A1c: 9.2% [Normal: < 5.7%] Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?

Q5: The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement by the client regarding sick-day rules indicates the need for further teaching?