During an endocrine assessment, the nurse asks specific questions about the patient's employment. What rationale would the nurse provide for this line of questioning?
1. Occupational exposure to some toxic chemicals may be implicated in the development of endocrine disorders.
2. People in occupations that require sitting for long periods are at higher risk for endocrine disorders.
3. People who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke are at high risk for development of thyroid disorders.
4. People working in occupations requiring lifting are at higher risk for development of adrenal disorders.
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Rationale 1: Some toxic chemicals may be implicated in the development of endocrine disorders.
Rationale 2: There is no evidence that sitting for long periods is implicated in the development of endocrine disorders.
Rationale 3: There is no indication that exposure to environmental tobacco smoke increases the risk for thyroid disorders.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that lifting is associated with adrenal disorders.
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