On a cool day, a patient complains of tachycardia, diaphoresis, and being warm. The patient has no known health problems. The health care provider will assess the patient for which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Diabetes
b. Thyroid disease
c. Posterior pituitary hormone deficiency
d. Hypertension
e. Pregnancy
ANS: A, B, C
If some part of the hormonal system does not work properly, failure in one organ system may then cause changes in another part of the hormonal system. Tachycardia, diaphoresis, and increased body temperature may be related to diabetes, thyroid disease, or posterior pituitary hormone deficiency.
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