The patient has been diagnosed with hemochromatosis. Which of the following lab values could be used to monitor for complications of the disease? Select all that apply.

Hemoglobin A1c , Liver function tests , Thyroid stimulating hormone. Hemochromatosis can cause thyroid dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, and cirrhosis of the liver, so the nurse should monitor the patient’s thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), hemoglobin A1c, and liver function tests, respectively. Hemochromatosis does not directly affect the kidneys, so kidney function tests, electrolyte levels, and arterial blood gases are not as important to monitor in this patient.

The patient has been diagnosed with hemochromatosis. Which of the...

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