An Older Client Is Diagnosed with Disorders of Fat Metabolism

question 63

Multiple Choice

An older client is diagnosed with disorders of fat metabolism, reduced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and a slightly elevated blood glucose level. When developing interventions for this client, the nurse considers that normal age-related changes in which endocrine organ are likely to contribute to reduced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?

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

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