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xroflmao

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is conducting a health assessment interview with a patient. What should the nurse include when assessing the patient's endocrine system?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. occupation
  2. use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco
  3. lifestyle
  4. exercise and sleep patterns
  5. alterations in bowel habits

Question 2

The nurse is beginning the assessment of a patient with an endocrine disorder. What should the nurse include in this assessment?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. height and weight
  2. skin, hair, and nails
  3. deep tendon reflexes
  4. musculoskeletal system
  5. respiratory system


Ptupou85

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

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
During assessment of the endocrine system, the nurse should ascertain data about occupation, substance use, lifestyle, personal relationships, exercise, and sleep patterns. Bowel habits are not influenced by the endocrine system.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
When assessing a patient's endocrine system, the nurse should include measuring height and weight, and evaluating skin, hair, nails, reflexes, and the musculoskeletal system. The respiratory system does not influence the endocrine system.


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xroflmao

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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