An endocrine assessment is a comprehense

An endocrine assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of the endocrine system, which includes various glands in the body that produce hormones. These hormones regulate many of the body's functions, including metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, and mood.

2. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
ASSESSMENT
MANJU THOMAS
1
ST
YEAR MSc NURSING
JSS COLLEGE OF NURSING

24. Present Medical History
Patient has any comorbid illness such as
diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiac
disorders ,respiratory disorders and taking any
tablets

26. Personal history
Current life style ,occupation, dietary pattern, smoking
habit, alcohoslism, psychological status and family
history

27. Physical examination
Inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
palpation

28. Inspection
General appearance
Skin colour
Location of lesions
Bruise and rashes
Symmetry
Size of body parts
Abnormal sound or odors

46. Pancreas
Polyuria
Thirst
Weight loss
Blurred vision
Itching of genitalia
Retinopathy or cataract
Postural hypotension
Impaired vision
Neuropathy
Foot disease
weakness

47. Abnormalities in pancreas
Acanthosis nigricans

48. Necrosis lipodica

49. Diabetic foot

50. Eruptive xanthomatosis

51. Pituitary gland Abnormality
Acromegaly

52. Other features includes
Facial changes
Thick greasy skin
Enlargement of nose
Prognathism(enlargement of mandible)
Separation of the lower teeth

53. Features of excessive growth hormone
Heavy facial features (enlarged nose ,thickened
lips)
Skin changes (thickened ,oily and skin tag)
Dental changes (separation of lower teeth)
Speech changes (husky voice, enlarged tounge)
Excessive sweating
Tingling in the hand
Enlarged internal organs
Joint ache and pain

57. CONCLUSION