Prep U Patho Ch 13
A client is diagnosed with Addison disease. What statement by the client indicates an understanding of the discharge instructions by the nurse?
"I will have to take my medication for the rest of my life."
Release and synthesis of anterior pituitary hormones are mainly regulated by which part of the body?
Hypothalamus
The nurse is caring for a client with adrenal hyperplasia. What is the nurse's understanding of the etiology of the condition?
Excessive hormonal stimulation
A nurse on a medical unit is providing care for a 37-year-old female client who has a diagnosis of Graves disease. Which assessments should the nurse prioritize?
Eye health and visual acuity The ophthalmopathy of Graves disease can cause severe eye problems
As part of maintaining homeostasis, why are hormones, secreted by endocrine cells, continuously inactivated?
Prevent accumulation
