{SOLVED} NR603 Week 7 Quiz (Sept 2026)

1. A pediatric patient was treated for an episode of hypoglycemia earlier in the day and is now brought in by the parents for an evaluation. At the conclusion of the visit the parent asks how to best monitor him for additional events. Which of the following monitoring strategies is MOST appropriate?
A. Increase basal insulin rate to avoid rebound hyperglycemia
B. Check blood glucose every 1-2 hours and observe for behavior changes
C. Monitor glucose before meals and bedtime
D. Withhold all insulin until symptoms completely resolve in 3-4 days
🟩 B. Check blood glucose every 1-2 hours and observe for behavior changes
2. A postpartum client presents with fatigue, dizziness, and muscle weakness. Labs reveal the following: Hgb 9.9g/dL, Hct 28.1%, ferritin 10ng/mL, MCV 75fL, sodium 130 mEq/L and potassium 2.9mEq/L. Which of the following is the MOST immediate priority in this client’s management plan?
A. Referral to endocrinology for long-term thyroid regulation
B. Scheduling a follow-up video visit in 4 weeks
C. Initiation of iron therapy and electrolyte repletion
D. Starting an antidepressant for postpartum depression
🟩 C. Initiation of iron therapy and electrolyte repletion
3. The client’s thyroid labs show the following. TSH 7.8 mU/L; T4 2.2 mcg/dL. What does this pattern MOST likely indicate?
A. Postpartum thyroiditis
B. Normal postpartum thyroid changes that require no intervention
C. Hypothyroidism requiring levothyroxine dose adjustment
D. Sick euthyroid syndrome due to infection
🟩 C. Hypothyroidism requiring levothyroxine dose adjustment
4. A 76-year-old patient recently discharged following CHF exacerbation reports new orthopnea and increasing fatigue. He also notes feeling “more swollen than usual” and waking up at night short of breath. Which of the following findings would MOST likely indicate early decompensation and need for intervention?
A. Occasional headaches in the morning
B. Reports of mild ankle pain when walking
C. Weight gain of 4 pounds over the past 2 days
D. Decreased appetite over the last week
🟩 C. Weight gain of 4 pounds over the past 2 days