During an endocrine assessment, the nurse would ask a patient about weight changes since this would help determine the functioning of which of the following? Select all that apply.

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During an endocrine assessment, the nurse would ask a patient about weight changes since this would help determine the functioning of which of the following?  Select all that apply.

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Weight changes can be indicative of issues with the adrenal glands (A), which produce hormones like cortisol that regulate metabolism and stress responses; the thyroid gland (B), which secretes hormones controlling the body's metabolic rate; and the pituitary gland (C), which is the master gland controlling other endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands, thus influencing weight.

During an Endocrine Assessment, the Nurse Would Ask a Patient