While performing an endocrine assessment on a client suspected of having an endocrine disorder, the nurse asks if the client has experienced recent weight changes. The nurse asks this question because he understands that alterations in which endocrine glands are most directly related to weight changes? Select all that apply.
A)Gonads
B)Pituitary gland
C)Thyroid gland
D)Adrenal gland
E)Parathyroid gland

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A)In adrenal, thyroid, and pituitary disease, the client's weight changes might provide information as to the endocrine disorder the client is experiencing. The client might gain weight with an adrenal or pituitary disorder such as Cushing disease or with thyroid disease such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. The pituitary gland controls antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which influences water absorption by the renal tubules. The parathyroid gland regulates calcium and phosphorus. The gonads influence estrogen and androgens.
B)In adrenal, thyroid, and pituitary disease, the client's weight changes might provide information as to the endocrine disorder the client is experiencing. The client might gain weight with an adrenal or pituitary disorder such as Cushing disease, or thyroid disease such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. The pituitary gland controls antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which influences water absorption by the renal tubules. The parathyroid gland regulates calcium and phosphorus. The gonads influence estrogen and androgens.
C)In adrenal, thyroid, and pituitary disease, the client's weight changes might provide information as to the endocrine disorder the client is experiencing. The client might gain weight with an adrenal or pituitary disorder such as Cushing disease, or thyroid disease such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. The pituitary gland controls antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which influences water absorption by the renal tubules. The parathyroid gland regulates calcium and phosphorus. The gonads influence estrogen and androgens.
D)In adrenal, thyroid, and pituitary disease, the client's weight changes might provide information as to the endocrine disorder the client is experiencing. The client might gain weight with an adrenal or pituitary disorder such as Cushing disease, or thyroid disease such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. The pituitary gland controls antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which influences water absorption by the renal tubules. The parathyroid gland regulates calcium and phosphorus. The gonads influence estrogen and androgens.
E)In adrenal, thyroid, and pituitary disease, the client's weight changes might provide information as to the endocrine disorder the client is experiencing. The client might gain weight with an adrenal or pituitary disorder such as Cushing disease, or thyroid disease such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. The pituitary gland controls antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which influences water absorption by the renal tubules. The parathyroid gland regulates calcium and phosphorus. The gonads influence estrogen and androgens.

While Performing an Endocrine Assessment on a Client Suspected of Having