A client is diagnosed with a disorder that affects the production ...

[cmoore54]

A client is diagnosed with a disorder that affects the production of glucocorticoids in the body. Which affects should the nurse expect because of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Heightened response to pain
  2. Increased blood glucose level
  3. Increased lipolysis from fatty acids
  4. Protein breakdown in times of stress
  5. Difficulty with carbohydrate metabolism

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a client for a thyroid scan. What should the nurse include when discussing this diagnostic test with the client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Eat a regular diet.
  2. Withhold taking thyroid drugs.
  3. Do not take medications with iodine.
  4. Explain response when eating seafood.
  5. Take nothing by mouth 12 hours before the scan.

[thall411]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5

1. Glucocorticoids do not affect the pain response.
2. The primary effect of cortisol is to raise blood glucose levels by increasing gluconeogenesis.
3. Cortisol increases lipolysis from fatty acids.
4. Cortisol breaks down protein in times of stress.
5. Cortisol affects carbohydrate metabolism.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4

1. No fasting is needed.
2. The client may need to withhold thyroid drugs for weeks before the study.
3. The client may need to withhold medications containing iodine for weeks before the study.
4. For a thyroid scan the nurse should ask about allergies to iodine and seafood.
5. No fasting is needed.

[cmoore54]

Correct answers!

[thall411]

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