Following a long history of fatigue, weakness, and poor appetite, a 39-year-old male has been diagnosed with hypopituitaris

Question 1. 1. Following a long history of fatigue, weakness, and poor appetite, a 39-year-old male has been diagnosed with hypopituitarism. Which of the following clinical findings would most likely cause his care team to suspect that the man has an additional endocrine disorder from a different source? (Points : 2)

The man has a low sperm count and has been unable to have children.

The man has a chronic platelet deficiency and is occasionally anemic.

The patient is 5 feet 2 inches tall and was consistently short for his age as a child.

The man displays the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Question 2. 2. A 79-year-old male resident of a long-term care facility has contracted Clostridium difficile and is experiencing consequent diarrhea. Auscultation of the man's abdomen indicates hyperactive bowel sounds. What processes in the man's small intestine are most likely accompanying his current status? (Points : 2)

Pathogenic microorganisms are causing dilation of his small intestine, increasing motility.

Segmentation waves have become more frequent as a result of his infection.

Intestinal stasis brought on by infection is preventing his small intestine from sufficiently slowing the rate of motility.

Inflammation is accompanied by an increase in peristaltic movements of his small intestine.

Question 3. 3. A 51-year-old male professional is in the habit of consuming six to eight rum and cokes each evening after work. He assures the nurse practitioner, who is performing his regular physical exam, that his drinking is under control and does not have negative