Endocrine Psychosocial Assessment
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Endocrine problems can change behavior and personality
Have they noticed a change in how they handle stress? (crying, impatient,
angry, etc.
Express concerns over changes in physical appearance or sexual function
& infertility - check with people who they around the most; the pt may not
recognize a change in self.
, Assess readiness to learn and carry out treatment (may be on lifelong
medications)
Financial concerns
Ultrasound
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Best for evaluating the Thyroid, Parathyroid glands, Ovaries, & Testes
Diagnostic Assessment - Hormones
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Genetic Testing - assess for genetic mutation
Imaging
MRI, Ultrasound, CT
Needle Biopsy
May be done to evaluate thyroid nodule
CRH
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Give this one a try later!
Endocrine problems can change behavior and personality
Have they noticed a change in how they handle stress? (crying, impatient,
angry, etc.
Express concerns over changes in physical appearance or sexual function
& infertility - check with people who they around the most; the pt may not
recognize a change in self.
, Assess readiness to learn and carry out treatment (may be on lifelong
medications)
Financial concerns
Ultrasound
Give this one a try later!
Best for evaluating the Thyroid, Parathyroid glands, Ovaries, & Testes
Diagnostic Assessment - Hormones
Give this one a try later!
Genetic Testing - assess for genetic mutation
Imaging
MRI, Ultrasound, CT
Needle Biopsy
May be done to evaluate thyroid nodule
CRH
Give this one a try later!
