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A 3-year-old girl has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Her parents are currently receiving education from the diabetes education nurse. How can the NP best explain to the parents the etiology (cause) of their daughter’s diabetes?

The NP is caring for a patient with hypertension. The patient has an elevated BMI at 36. The NP counsels the patient, that losing weight would assist in treatment of their blood pressure. Choose the rationale which supports this lifestyle change is. Obese patients:

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The NP realizes that  ____________ gland produces melatonin, which is important for regulation of sleep, circadian rhythm, secretion of GHRH, immune function, and aging.

A patient was diagnosed with Graves disease by the endocrinologist. Which pathologic changes are specifically associated with Graves’ disease?

The WHNP is concerned her patient has polycystic ovarian syndrome. Symptoms of this disorder are in part related to:

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Pathophysiologic causes of decreased testosterone levels develop in the: