The nurse reviews the vital signs of a client diagnosed with Graves' disease and sees that the client's temperature is up to 99.6°F. After notifying the health care provider, what does the nurse do next?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Fever in Graves' may signal thyroid storm; cardiac assessment (e.g., tachycardia) is next to monitor complications.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The pancreas, located near the small intestine, has both endocrine (insulin) and exocrine functions.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: ACTH targets the adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids like cortisol.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) raises blood calcium, opposing calcitonin's action.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Addison disease results from insufficient adrenal cortex hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.