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48. A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 7. The nurse interprets this as indicating:

A. Mild TBI
B. Moderate TBI
C. Severe TBI ✓
D. No brain injury
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47. A nurse is caring for a patient who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. The nurse should monitor for which postoperative complication?

A. Hypertension
B. Diabetes insipidus ✓
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Respiratory acidosis
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46. A patient with Cushing’s syndrome has moon face, buffalo hump, and thin extremities. The nurse explains these are due to:

A. Estrogen deficiency
B. Overproduction of cortisol ✓
C. Insulin resistance
D. Thyroid hormone excess
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45. A nurse is caring for a patient with Addison’s disease. The patient is experiencing hypotension, weakness, and hyperkalemia. The nurse recognizes these as signs of:

A. Adrenal crisis ✓
B. Cushing's syndrome
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Diabetes insipidus
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44. A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for which adverse effect?

A. Constipation
B. Weight gain
C. Sore throat and fever ✓
D. Bradycardia
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43. A patient with uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus presents with Kussmaul respirations. The nurse recognizes this as a compensatory mechanism for:

A. Hypoglycemia
B. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) ✓
C. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)
D. Hypokalemia
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42. A nurse is teaching a patient about preventing peptic ulcer disease (PUD) recurrence. The nurse should advise the patient to avoid:

A. Stress
B. Caffeine
C. NSAIDs ✓
D. Spicy foods
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41. A patient is recovering from a cholecystectomy. The nurse should teach the patient to report which sign of a potential complication?

A. Mild abdominal pain
B. Greenish bile in the drainage tube
C. Clay-colored stools ✓
D. Slight nausea after eating
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40. A patient with severe liver cirrhosis develops hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse anticipates administration of which medication?

A. Furosemide
B. Lactulose ✓
C. Spironolactone
D. Beta-blockers
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39. A nurse is caring for a patient with diverticulitis. Which dietary instruction is appropriate during an acute attack?

A. High-fiber diet
B. NPO or clear liquids ✓
C. High-fat diet
D. Red meat daily
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