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BRWH

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A patient who is scheduled to have a hemoglobin A1C level drawn asks the nurse about the purpose of the test. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
 
  1. It's to check for pancreas functioning.
  2. It's a blood test to check for kidney functioning.
  3. It's to check for thyroid functions.
  4. It's a blood test to check for menopausal symptoms.

Question 2

During an assessment the nurse notes that the patient's eyes are extremely wide open and bulging. The nurse realizes that this finding is consistent with what health problem?
 
  1. hyperthyroidism
  2. diabetes mellitus
  3. hypofunction of the adrenal glands
  4. hypofunction of the anterior pituitary gland


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canderson530

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
The diagnostic tests of the pancreas are primarily to identify, confirm, and monitor glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus. The hemoglobin A1C is one of these tests. Hemoglobin A1C does not measure kidney or thyroid function, nor does it evaluate menopausal symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Exophthalmos, or protruding eyes, may be seen in hyperthyroidism. This is not a finding that is associated with diabetes mellitus, hypofunction of the adrenal glands, or hypofunction of the pituitary gland.


BRWH

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

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Wow, this really help

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