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big1devin

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Question 1

A patient has an enlarged tongue, body odor, rough skin, and coarse hair. Which laboratory result does the healthcare professional associate with this presentation?

◦ Decreased blood glucose
◦ Increased growth hormone
◦ Decreased ACTH
◦ Increased TSH

Question 2

A patient has acromegaly. What assessment by the healthcare professional would be most important?

◦ Skin condition
◦ Sleep patterns
◦ Bowel function
◦ Range of motion
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Marked as best answer by big1devin on Aug 28, 2021

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Reply #1 on: Aug 28, 2021
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big1devin

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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