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The nurse is participating in the teaching of a patient with diabetes mellitus.During this teaching,which two hormones should the nurse explain causes the liver to convert glycogen to glucose?


A) Insulin and cortisol
B) Thyroxine and insulin
C) Glucagon and epinephrine
D) Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and oxytocin

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A patient has a disorder affecting the anterior pituitary gland.Which hormone should the nurse expect to be affected in this patient?


A) Thyroid hormone
B) Parathyroid hormone
C) Antidiuretic hormone
D) Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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While collecting data the nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing Cushing's syndrome.What findings did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)


A) Bulging eyes
B) Mood swings
C) Buffalo hump
D) Water weight gain
E) Round "moon" face

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A patient is suspected as having an imbalance of hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.The nurse realizes that this gland functions in response to which structure?


A) Thyroid gland
B) Hypothalamus
C) Adrenal glands
D) Posterior pituitary

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The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a patient who had an oral glucose tolerance test.Which value indicates to the nurse that the patient has diabetes mellius?


A) 145 mg/dL
B) 160 mg/dL
C) 185 mg/dL
D) 200 mg/dL

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The nurse has decided to avoid palpating a patient's thyroid gland.For which health problem has the nurse made this decision?


A) Goiter
B) Hypothyroidism
C) Hyperthyroidism
D) Hypoparathyroidism

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A physician is palpating a patient's thyroid gland.How can the nurse assist with this procedure?


A) Give the patient a sip of water.
B) Ask the patient to extend the neck.
C) Have the patient take a deep breath.
D) Assist the patient to a supine position.

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