The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a client with an endocrine disorder. Which diagnostic tests would the nurse anticipate reviewing for this client? Select all that apply. A)Prothrombin time B)Serum albumin C)Ammonia level D)Liver enzymes E)T₃ and T₄ levels

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A)Specific diagnostic tests to assess the structure and function of the glands of the endocrine system include serum albumin; liver enzymes such as AST, ALT, SGOT, and LDH; and thyroid hormones (T₃ and T₄). Prothrombin time and serum ammonia level are not tests to specifically assess the structure and function of the endocrine glands. B)Specific diagnostic tests to assess the structure and function of the glands of the endocrine system include serum albumin; liver enzymes such as AST, ALT, SGOT, and LDH; and thyroid hormones (T₃ and T₄). Prothrombin time and serum ammonia level are not tests to specifically assess the structure and function of the endocrine glands. C)Specific diagnostic tests to assess the structure and function of the glands of the endocrine system include serum albumin; liver enzymes such as AST, ALT, SGOT, and LDH; and thyroid hormones (T₃ and T₄). Prothrombin time and serum ammonia level are not tests to specifically assess the structure and function of the endocrine glands. D)Specific diagnostic tests to assess the structure and function of the glands of the endocrine system include serum albumin; liver enzymes such as AST, ALT, SGOT, and LDH; and thyroid hormones (T₃ and T₄). Prothrombin time and serum ammonia level are not tests to specifically assess the structure and function of the endocrine glands. E)Specific diagnostic tests to assess the structure and function of the glands of the endocrine system include serum albumin; liver enzymes such as AST, ALT, SGOT, and LDH; and thyroid hormones (T₃ and T₄). Prothrombin time and serum ammonia level are not tests to specifically assess the structure and function of the endocrine glands.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Test Results for a Client