NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Endocrine Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is attending to a client with recent, significant weight gain. Which of the following diseases decreases the basal metabolic rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, reducing basal metabolic rate and causing weight gain. Cancer, COPD, and cardiac failure often increase metabolic demand or are unrelated.
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