Assessment of the endocrine system includes the client's physical exam, positive and negative findings, and results of diagnostic tests. On which one of the endocrine system's glands can the nurse perform a physical assessment?
a. pancreas c. adrenals
b. thyroid d. parathyroid
B
In assessing the client for endocrine dysfunction, the nurse needs complete a physical exam and note negative findings as well as positive ones. Assessment of the endocrine system also includes results of diagnostic tests as well as any precipitating or aggravating factors. Only the thyroid gland is close enough to the body surface for direct physical assessment.
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