A patient is experiencing severe hypertension. The nurse realizes that this finding might indicate a disorder in which endocrine gland?
1. adrenal
2. thyroid
3. parathyroid
4. gonads
Correct Answer: 1
The patient with hypertension could be experiencing an adrenal disorder, as the adrenal gland regulates epinephrine and norepinephrine, both of which can influence blood pressure. The adrenal gland also regulates blood pressure by secreting mineralocorticoids and aldosterone. The thyroid regulates metabolism. The parathyroid gland regulates calcium. The gonads secrete the hormones of sexuality.
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