assessment for adrenal gland hypofunction Flashcards
1
Q
as an assessment question what should you ask about to a patient with adrenal gland hypofunction
A
ask about activity level; GI disturbances; and radiation
2
Q
severity of symptoms of adrenal gland hypofunction are related to the degree of
A
degree of hormone deficiency
3
Q
what tests are used to help assess adrenal gland hypofunction
A
CT ; MRI and laboratory tests