Author Question: A client using corticosteroids for over 15 years is being seen in the emergency department for ... (Read 26 times)

Garrulous · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client using corticosteroids for over 15 years is being seen in the emergency department for weight gain, fluid retention, and moon face. Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate the client to have?

1. Addison disease
2. Cushing disease
3. Hyperparathyroidism
4. Hypothyroidism

Question 2

What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

1. Homeostasis
2. Temperature regulation
3. Blood pressure regulation
4. Secretion

fffftttt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Addison disease is the hyposecretion of corticosteroids.
Rationale 2: Cushing disease is the hypersecretion of corticosteroids.
Rationale 3:Hyperparathyroidism is the hypersecretion of the parathyroid hormone.
Rationale 4:Hypothyroidism is the insufficient secretion of either TSH or thyroid hormone.

Global Rationale: Hypersecretion of corticosteroids is related to Cushing disease. Although hypersecretion of these hormones can be due to excess of ACTH or adrenal tumors, the most common cause of Cushing syndrome is long-term therapy with high doses of systemic corticosteroids.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The primary function of the endocrine system is to release hormones to maintain homeostasis within the body.
Rationale 2:Temperature regulation is a function of the endocrine system.
Rationale 3:Blood pressure regulation is a function of the endocrine system.
Rationale 4:Hormone secretion is a function of the endocrine system.

Global Rationale: The primary function of the endocrine system is to release hormones to maintain homeostasis within the body.