Question

During a physical assessment, a client was diagnosed with increased temperature due to an increased basal metabolic rate (bmr). which hormonal imbalances may the client have?

Answer 1

Evolve Rationale:

Body temperature is assessed during physical assessment. An increased basal metabolism rate increases the body temperature. Hormonal imbalances may alter the basal metabolic rate (BMR). Testosterone regulates the BMR in males. Thyroid hormone regulates the BMR of the body. Increases in the levels of these hormones may increase the BMR, which may in turn raise body temperature. Cortisol regulates blood glucose levels. Estrogen and progesterone are female hormones that do not regulate the BMR.

Answer 2

The patient may have imbalance of the Thyroxine hormone, which is produced by the thyroid glands. It is known to have a significant effect of basal metabolic rates, as they stimulate the metabolic functions of tissues all over the body. An excess of thyroxine may cause BMR to spike up. This is most commonly seen in women after they have reached menopause. Women nearing menopause may also experience increased basal metabolic rate.