Multiple Choice
What hormone is produced by the beta cells of the pancreas?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
Multiple Choice
Which of the following would the nurse need to be alert for in a client with severe hypothyroidism?
A
Bradycardia
B
Increased appetite
C
Hyperthermia
D
Hypertension
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Understand the condition: Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland is underactive and produces insufficient amounts of thyroid hormones, leading to a slowdown in metabolic processes.
Identify symptoms of severe hypothyroidism: Common symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, and bradycardia (slow heart rate).
Analyze the options: Bradycardia is consistent with hypothyroidism due to decreased metabolic rate. Increased appetite, hyperthermia, and hypertension are typically associated with hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism.
Consider physiological effects: Hypothyroidism leads to decreased cardiac output and heart rate, which explains bradycardia. The other symptoms listed are more aligned with increased metabolic activity.
Conclude the alert: The nurse should be alert for bradycardia in a client with severe hypothyroidism, as it is a direct result of the condition's impact on the cardiovascular system.
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