During a Focused Endocrine Assessment, the Patient States That Her

question 17

Multiple Choice

During a focused endocrine assessment, the patient states that her brother has fragile X syndrome. What should the nurse know about this health problem?

• A) It is an endocrine disorder having a genetic basis.
• B) It is not a relevant issue since the patient is female.
• C) It is a health condition separate from the endocrine system.
• D) It is a blood disorder.

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