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EDAPT: Physiological Adaptation Part 4
Questions and Answers Latest Update
The nurse is preparing an education class related to hormone function and
age considerations. For each sign of age-related hormone changes, click to
specify whether the hormone change is due to decreased metabolism,
increased secretion of gonadotropins, or reduced antidiuretic hormone
(ADH) production. Ans: Decreased Metabolism:
Cold intolerance
Decreased appetite
Increased Secretion of Gonadotropins:
Development of external genitalia
Maturation of ovaries and testes
Stimulation of estrogen and testosterone production
Reduced Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Production:
Diluted urine
Increased risk for dehydration
Click to highlight the findings that are common risk factors for hormonal
imbalance. Ans: 74-year-old female
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
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Chemotherapy treatment
Body mass index (BMI) is currently 31
Death of her 52-year-old son
Which recommendations should the nurse make to promote hormone
balance for this client? Select all that apply. Ans: Healthy diet
Sleep routine
Exercise routine
Weight control measures
Stress management
The nurse is caring for an adolescent client with multiple chronic hormone
imbalances. If the imbalances are not corrected and managed well, the nurse
anticipates potential complications for the client in which areas? Select all
that apply. Ans: Sexual function
Reproduction
Metabolism
Mood stability
Growth and development
The nurse is providing education for a client with hypopituitarism. Which
client statement indicates a correct understanding of treatment for the
disorder? Ans: "Lifelong hormone replacement therapy is required with this
disorder after a diagnosis is made."
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EDAPT: Physiological Adaptation Part 4
Questions and Answers Latest Update
The nurse is preparing an education class related to hormone function and
age considerations. For each sign of age-related hormone changes, click to
specify whether the hormone change is due to decreased metabolism,
increased secretion of gonadotropins, or reduced antidiuretic hormone
(ADH) production. Ans: Decreased Metabolism:
Cold intolerance
Decreased appetite
Increased Secretion of Gonadotropins:
Development of external genitalia
Maturation of ovaries and testes
Stimulation of estrogen and testosterone production
Reduced Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Production:
Diluted urine
Increased risk for dehydration
Click to highlight the findings that are common risk factors for hormonal
imbalance. Ans: 74-year-old female
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
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Chemotherapy treatment
Body mass index (BMI) is currently 31
Death of her 52-year-old son
Which recommendations should the nurse make to promote hormone
balance for this client? Select all that apply. Ans: Healthy diet
Sleep routine
Exercise routine
Weight control measures
Stress management
The nurse is caring for an adolescent client with multiple chronic hormone
imbalances. If the imbalances are not corrected and managed well, the nurse
anticipates potential complications for the client in which areas? Select all
that apply. Ans: Sexual function
Reproduction
Metabolism
Mood stability
Growth and development
The nurse is providing education for a client with hypopituitarism. Which
client statement indicates a correct understanding of treatment for the
disorder? Ans: "Lifelong hormone replacement therapy is required with this
disorder after a diagnosis is made."
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