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Mr.Thesaxman

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A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and admits to the nurse that she has heard of her thyroid gland but does not know the function of thyroid hormone. The nurse should explain the fact that thyroid hormone is responsible for
 
  A) regulating the levels of most other hormones in the body.
  B) stimulating the brain and sex organs.
  C) controlling the rate of cell metabolism throughout the body.
  D) regulating levels of glucose in the blood and body tissues.

Question 2

A patient with a history of homelessness has been diagnosed with nutritional deficits that include a vitamin E deficiency. What aspect of the patient's current health status would contraindicate the safe and effective use of vitamin E supplements?
 
  A) Cirrhosis
  B) Thrombocytopenia
  C) Low serum albumin
  D) IV opioid abuse


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Loise Hard

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Thyroid hormones control the rate of cellular metabolism and thus influence the functioning of virtually every cell in the body. The heart, skeletal muscle, liver, and kidneys are especially responsive to the stimulating effects of thyroid hormones. The brain, spleen, and gonads are less responsive. Thyroid hormone does not primarily influence glucose levels or the function of the endocrine system.

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Patients with a history of bleeding disorders or thrombocytopenia should not take vitamin E. Opioid use and liver disease do not necessarily contraindicate the use of vitamin E supplements.


Mr.Thesaxman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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