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piesebel

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse realizes an alteration in growth hormone can lead to changes in an individual's physical stature. What condition should the nurse suspect is being caused by abnormally high levels of growth hormone in a patient?
 
  1. acromegaly
  2. dwarfism
  3. hirsutism
  4. gynecomastia

Question 2

The nurse is planning to conduct a physical assessment of a patient's endocrine system. What should the nurse expect to perform on this patient?
 
  1. palpation of the thyroid gland
  2. palpation of the pancreas
  3. percussion of the adrenal glands
  4. palpation of the parathyroid glands


Melissahxx

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

Correct Answer: 1
Extremely large bones may indicate acromegaly, which is caused by excessive growth hormone. Extremely short stature may indicate dwarfism, which is caused by insufficient growth hormone. Hirsutism, or abnormal hair growth, is associated with adrenal hormone access. Gynecomastia, or development of breast tissue in men, is frequently associated with androgen therapy.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
The only endocrine organ that can be palpated is the thyroid gland. The anatomical location of the pancreas, adrenal glands, and the parathyroid glands prohibits direct examination by palpation or percussion.


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