A nurse is caring for a client who has developed Cushing syndrome due to long-term corticosteroid therapy to treat multiple sclerosis. The nurse understands that Cushing syndrome puts the client at increased risk for which complication?

A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful for diagnosing heart failure?

A nurse is preparing to administer total parental nutrition (TPN) 1800 mL to infuse over 24 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Which pharmacologic therapy does the nurse anticipate administering to a client who is experiencing acute thyrotoxicosis?

A client with a history of hypothyroidism has accidentally been taking double her prescribed dose of levothyroxine. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect due to an excess of this medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who has developed Cushing syndrome due to long-term corticosteroid therapy to treat multiple sclerosis. The nurse understands that Cushing syndrome puts the client at increased risk for which complication?

A client in a primary care provider's office has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. The nurse understands that the client should be screened for which of the following conditions common in people who have hypothyroidism?

A nurse is admitting a client who is experiencing an Addisonian crisis. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate an order for?

A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful for diagnosing heart failure?

A 28-year-old female client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which of the following would be the preferred treatment for this client?