An Older Client Is Diagnosed with Disorders of Fat Metabolism,reduced

question 26

Multiple Choice

An older client is diagnosed with disorders of fat metabolism,reduced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins,and slightly elevated blood glucose level.When caring for this client,on which endocrine organ should the nurse focus interventions?

• A) Pituitary
• B) Thyroid
• C) Pancreas
• D) Adrenal medulla

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of structured, unstructured, and semi-structured interviews.

Distinguish between the content of thought and thought processes in mental health assessments.

Appreciate the importance of thorough information gathering and reporting in clinical settings.

Comprehend the ethical considerations in the accessibility of test data and reports.

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Definitions:

AMP

Adenosine monophosphate, a nucleotide involved in many cellular processes, including DNA synthesis and energy transfer.

Pi

A mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, approximately equal to 3.14159.

Allosteric Regulation

The process of regulating the activity of a protein by binding an effector molecule at a site other than the protein's active site, leading to a change in its activity.

Regulatory Molecules

Chemicals within biological organisms that control or regulate the activity of genes and proteins, playing crucial roles in processes such as metabolism and cell division.