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arivle123

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The nurse is completing an endocrine-focused health assessment interview with an older adult. What finding should the nurse suspect is related to an age-related change in the patient's thyroid function?
 
  1. inability to tolerate heat and cold
  2. indigestion and intolerance of fatty foods
  3. increased facial hair
  4. enlarged nose, hands, and feet

Question 2

During a focused endocrine assessment, the patient states that her brother has fragile X syndrome. What should the nurse know about this health problem?
 
  1. It is an endocrine disorder having a genetic basis.
  2. It is not a relevant issue since the patient is female.
  3. It is a health condition separate from the endocrine system.
  4. It is a blood disorder.



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otokexnaru

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
A lowered basal metabolic rate due to decreased thyroid activity in the aging patient may cause intolerance to heat and cold. Decreased production of the pancreatic enzyme lipase results in indigestion and intolerance of fatty foods. Increased facial hair and enlargement of the nose, hands, and feet occur due to decreased pituitary function.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Fragile X syndrome involves a gene mutation causing learning disabilities and mental retardation and is considered an endocrine disorder. Males are more severely affected than females and both sexes can be carriers of the disorder.




arivle123

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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