Author Question: The nurse is conducting an annual assessment on a new female client who is 25 years old. Which ... (Read 101 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is conducting an annual assessment on a new female client who is 25 years old. Which finding should the nurse suspect is being caused by an endocrine disorder?

1. Smooth, pink skin
2. A height of 4 ft. tall
3. A weight of 98 lb
4. Active bowel sounds

Question 2

The nurse is explaining to a group of clients how the hormones in the body work. The nurse concludes that learning has occurred when a client states:

1. My thyroid gland produces a hormone that regulates my body temperature.
2. My adrenal cortex helps support me during stress.
3. The acini cells of the pancreas regulate my blood sugar.
4. Part of the pituitary gland releases growth hormone.

courtney_bruh · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Smooth pink skin is a normal finding.
2. A 25-year-old female could be experiencing abnormal growth with a height of 4 feet and should be investigated.
3. A weight of 98 lb may be appropriate for small boned, short females.
4. Active bowel sounds are expected.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. The hypothalamus regulates body temperature.
2. The adrenal medulla releases hormones during stress.
3. The islets of Langerhans release insulin and glucagon to maintain blood sugar.
4. The posterior pituitary releases growth hormone.