1. Endocrine System Function and Assessment
Chapter 38
Endocrine System Function and Assessment

2. Review of A&P

3. Effects of Aging

4. Nursing Assessment Health History Neuromuscular Weight Change
Excessive Thirst or Urination
Heat or Cold Tolerance
Mood and Memory
Family History

5. Physical Assessment Vital Signs Weight Skin Changes Tremor Affect
Exophthalmos
Fat Pads
Thyroid Size

6. Thyroid Palpation

7. Common Laboratory Tests
Thyroid Tests
TSH
T3 and T4
Parathyroid Tests
PTH
Calcium
Phosphorus

8. Common Laboratory Tests (cont’d)
Pituitary Tests GH
ADH
Urine Specific Gravity
ACTH
Adrenal Tests
Cortisol
24-Hour Urine for VMA

9. Common Laboratory Tests (cont’d)
Pancreatic Function Tests (Diabetes)
Fasting Plasma Glucose
Oral Glucose Tolerance
Glycosylated Hemoglobin
Fructosamine