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on: Jul 11, 2018
A hospital client, aged 82 years, is presently undergoing an endocrine diagnostic workup in an effort to diagnose his increasing fatigue of unknown etiology. Which of the following findings would his care team recognize as potentially pathological?
 
  A) Apparent decreased thyroid gland activity.
  B) Decreased somatotropic growth hormone (GH) levels.
  C) Delayed and insufficient release of insulin by the beta-cells.
  D) Decreased erythropoietin production by the kidneys.

Question 2

The main purpose of traction is to (Select all that are correct)
 
  a. Align and stabilize a fracture
  b. Prevent deformities
  c. Relieve muscle spasms
  d. Promote bed rest
  e. Increase circulation to the rest of the body


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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While decreases in thyroid gland activity, GH, and insulin are often associated with aging, a decrease in erythropoietin production would be considered problematic and pathological.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Skin and skeletal traction provide alignment and stabilize a fracture. This prevents deformities and relieves muscle spasms by putting muscles under tension until they are fatigued.


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