Title: Discuss changes to the endocrine system that may occur in geriatric residents and what to report to the licensed nurse.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit VII: Basic Skills

Discussion should include

- changes such as onset of diabetes mellitus
- matters that should be reported, such as increased thirst, appetite or urination; drowsiness, sweet-smelling breath, shakiness with increased perspiration, and seizures.