The nurse presents at a seminar on Aging of the Endocrine Glands ...

[rmenurse]

The nurse presents at a seminar on Aging of the Endocrine Glands at a senior center. Which of the following should the nurse include in the presentation?
 
  A) Blood tests are necessary for initial assessment of endocrine system decline.
  B) Endocrine function decline can be prevented with exercise and vitamins.
  C) Glands that secrete hormones decline at a predetermined prescribed rate.
  D) The thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands are at risk for dysfunction in the older adult.

Question 2

A nurse has taught a patient who has asthma how to administer his daily metered-dose inhaler. How would the nurse evaluate the teachinglearning process?
 
  A) Using teaching aides
  B) Identifying teaching strategies
  C) Directly observing the patient using his inhaler
  D) Documenting the teaching session in the patient's record

[ong527]

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
With age, the thyroid gland progressively atrophies, the adrenal gland reduces the secretion of hormones, and there is insufficient release of insulin by the pancreas and reduced tissue sensitivity to circulating insulin.

Answer to Question 2

C

[rmenurse]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[matt95]

Great answer, keep it coming