ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
ADRENAL
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cheap
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wrong
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Monitoring. The patient and family can be taught to monitor blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and weight. Follow up appointment. The nurse should emphasize the importance of regular medical follow-ups, the side effects of medications, and the need to wear medical identification with Addison’s and Cushing’s disease.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nursing Intervention Monitor intake and output, daily weights, and serum glucose and electrolytes. Monitor for signs of infection because risk is high with excess glucocorticoids. After hypophysectomy, monitor for diabetes insipidus, hypothyroidism, and other endocrine changes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Monitor the client’s sodium and potassium levels. Excessive cortisol causes sodium and water retention, edema, and increased potassium excretion. Mineralocorticoids regulate sodium and potassium secretion, and excess levels cause marked sodium and water retention as well as marked hypokalemia.