« previous next »

Author Question: A patient who had a hypophysectomy 3 days ago begins to have 3000 mL of urine output every shift and ... (Read 26 times)

PhilipSeeMore

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient who had a hypophysectomy 3 days ago begins to have 3000 mL of urine output every shift and complains of thirst and a dry mouth. Which problem does the nurse suspect?
 
  a. Overreaction to diuretics
  b. Diabetes insipidus (DI)
  c. Diabetes mellitus
  d. Glucose intolerance

Question 2

The nurse is educating a patient who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about dietary modification. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan?
 
  a. Avoid highly seasoned or spiced foods.
  b. Drink ginger ale or lemon lime soda rather than cola.
  c. Use a straw to drink all fluids.
  d. Eating three meals spaced evenly apart.


joshbk44

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 340
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
DI is a complication of a hypophysectomy. The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland controls urinary output; when this portion of the pituitary is removed or damaged, there is no secretion of antidiuretic hormone to stop excessive urine output.

Answer to Question 2

A
Avoiding highly seasoned or spicy food should be incorporated into diet changes for the patient with GERD. The avoidance of carbonated beverages with meals and the use of a straw do not reduce the impact of GERD. The frequency of dietary intake does not influence GERD.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.

Did you know?

Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Patient teaching: nail assessment Patient teaching: nail assessment
Patient teaching: neck assessment Patient teaching: neck assessment
Patient teaching: health promotion to prevent osteroporosis in women Patient teaching: health promotion to prevent osteroporosis in women
Three days after the Boston Marathon explosion, the FBI released this photograph that had been taken Three days after the Boston Marathon explosion, the FBI released this photograph that had been taken
Common patient positions. Common patient positions.
Round your answer to the nearest tenth. A patient with a pulmonary embolus has Refludan ... Round your answer to the nearest tenth. A patient with a pulmonary embolus has Refludan ...
Video: Structures that affect circulation - venous return

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library