Neuro Weakness
A client presents with ascending muscle weakness and absent reflexes. What condition is this?
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
A client with dry eyes and dry mouth most likely has what condition?
Sjogren’s Syndrome
A client with Cushing’s syndrome will most likely have what physical appearance?
Moon face / central obesity / buffalo hump
A client with SIADH will have high or low sodium?
Low sodium (hyponatremia)
What is the first-line medication for anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine
A client with myasthenia gravis develops excessive salivation, diarrhea, and muscle weakness. What is happening?
Cholinergic crisis
What is a key teaching point for a client with lupus regarding sun exposure?
Avoid sunlight / use sunscreen
A client with Addison’s disease is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance?
Hyperkalemia
A client with diabetes insipidus will have what type of urine?
Large amounts of dilute urine
A client develops swelling of the lips and tongue after taking an ACE inhibitor. What condition is this?
Angioedema
What is the priority assessment for a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Respiratory status / airway
A client with HIV has a very low CD4 count. What is the priority concern?
Risk for opportunistic infections (such as Flu, Strep, Tb, pneumonia)
A client with hyperthyroidism is most at risk for what life-threatening complication?
Thyroid storm
What is the priority nursing intervention for SIADH?
Fluid restriction
A diabetic client presents with fruity breath, high glucose, and ketones. What condition is this?
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)