Endocrine - Medsurg Final Ch 49 - Endocrine System Exam 2025 Questions And Correct Answer

Endocrine - MEDSURG FINAL CH 49 - Endocrine System EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which client statement indicates that instructions related to dietary management are understood? a. i will need to limit the amount of protein in my diet. b. i should eat foods that have a lot of potassium in them. c. i am fortunate enough that i can eat all the salty foods i enjoy. d. i am fortunate that i do not need to follow any special diet. - answer>>>b. i should eat foods that have a lot of potassium in them. RATIONALE: a diet low in carbs and sodium but ample in protein and potassium is encouraged for a client with Cushing's syndrome. Such a diet promotes weight loss, reduction of edema and hypertension, control of hypokalemia, and rebuilding of wasted tissue. The nurse is planning postoperative care for a patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit from the recovery room after transsphenoidal resection of a pituitary tumor. Which nursing action should be included? a. Palpate extremities for edema. b. Measure urine volume every hour. c. Check hematocrit every 2