The nurse is providing education to a group of student nurses regarding disorders of the endocrine system that can cause short stature. Which disorders will the nurse include in the educational session?
1. Hypothyroidism
2. Turner syndrome
3. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
4. Diabetes insipidus
5. Cushing syndrome
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale: There are many disorders of the endocrine system that can cause short stature including hypothyroidism, Turner syndrome, and Cushing syndrome. Type 1 diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus are not endocrine disorders that cause short stature.
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