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melly21297

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The nurse should suspect that a client has an endocrine disorder when which of the following findings is assessed regarding the integumentary status?
 
  1. Freckles
  2. Presence of moles
  3. Course hair
  4. Even skin tone

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that a client with a gastrostomy feeding tube is developing a complication. Which of the following are considered complications associated with this type of feeding tube? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Nausea
  2. Vomiting
  3. Aspiration
  4. Abdominal distention
  5. Leg cramps
  6. Muscle pain



IRincones

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Answer to Question 1

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Evidence of an endocrine disorder that can be assessed through the integumentary status would include hair loss, dry skin, course hair, brittle nails, or changes in pigmentation. Freckles, the presence of moles, or even skin tone are not evidence of an endocrine disorder.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Complications of a gastrostomy tube include nausea, vomiting, malabsorption, aspiration, abdominal distention, tube obstruction, diarrhea, and constipation. Leg cramps and muscle pain are not complications of a gastrostomy tube.



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