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Article: Cutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine Disorders.
- Article from:
- Dermatology Nursing
- Article date:
- June 1, 2001
- Author:
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Objectives
This educational activity is designed for nurses and other health professionals who care for and educate patients regarding cutaneous manifestations of endocrine disorders. A multiple choice examination follows this offering and is designed to test the reader's achievement of the objectives listed below. After studying the information presented in this article, the reader will be able to:
1. Describe the causes, major signs and symptoms, laboratory evaluation, and treatment of common endocrine disorders.
2. Discuss the changes in the hair, skin, and nails that occur in common endocrine disorders.
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