Nurs 511 Week 6 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Mary, age 72, has been taking insulin for several years. She just called you because she realized that yesterday she put her short-acting insulin in the long-acting insulin box and vice versa. She just took 22 units of regular insulin when she was supposed to take only 5 units. She says that she tried to do a fingerstick to test her glucose level but was unable to obtain any blood. She states that she feels fine. What do you tell her to do first? {Ans: }The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is: {Ans: Graves disease.}A client with hyperthyroidism presents with a complaint of a "gritty" feeling in her eyes. Over the past week, her visual acuity has diminished, and her ability to see colors has changed. She also has a feeling of pressure behind her eyes. The next step for the nurse practitioner is to: {Ans: Refer the client for immediate evaluation by an ophthalmologist.}An elderly client presents with atrial fibrillation. Which of the following lab tests is important in forming the diagnosis? {Ans: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).}Which is the only curative treatment option for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT)? {Ans: Parathyroidectomy.}Mindy is scheduled to have an oral