This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: An important nursing intervention for the nurse to provide when caring for a client with Addison's ... (Read 33 times)

dmcintosh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 517
An important nursing intervention for the nurse to provide when caring for a client with Addison's disease is:
 
  1. insulin continuously by intravenous drip.
  2. regular feedings throughout the day.
  3. a vigorous exercise regimen.
  4. stimulating recreational activities.

Question 2

A client asks the nurse about the abnormal growth changes related to acromegaly. The best response by the nurse would be:
 
  1. These changes are irreversible.
  2. These changes lead to severe disability and death, if untreated.
  3. These changes gradually will diminish with proper treatment.
  4. These changes are minimal and will cause little discomfort.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Edwyer

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Corticosteroid, not insulin, needs to be replaced.
2. Management of Addison's disease focuses on maintenance of fluid and electrolytes and adequate nutrition.
3. Excessive exercise should be avoided.
4. Stress and excessive exercise should be avoided.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. The increased growth of bone and connective tissue occurs gradually and is not reversible.
2. The changes can cause discomfort.
3. Treatment of the hypersecretion might stop growth but will not reverse growth that has occurred.
4. The changes can cause discomfort.




dmcintosh

  • Member
  • Posts: 517
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


helenmarkerine

  • Member
  • Posts: 324
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

The cure for trichomoniasis is easy as long as the patient does not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. Just a single dose of medication is needed to rid the body of the disease. However, without proper precautions, an individual may contract the disease repeatedly. In fact, most people develop trichomoniasis again within three months of their last treatment.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.

Did you know?

The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library