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A nurse is caring for a chronically ill client who states that they have been under a lot of stress since being diagnosed with cancer. Which of the following hormone level laboratory findings would indicate the body's appropriate response to stress?

creased progesterone hormone level

Decreased testosterone hormone level

increased cortisol hormone level

Decreased luteinizing hormone level

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Progesterone: Related to reproductive cycle; not primary in stress response.

B. Testosterone: May decrease under stress, but this is not the primary indicator.

C. Cortisol: Cortisol is a stress hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; elevated in stress.

D. LH: May fluctuate with stress, but not a main stress indicator.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Over secretion of ACTH: ACTH stimulates cortisol release, not related to ADH.

B. Polyuria: Without ADH, kidneys cannot reabsorb water, leading to excessive urination.

C. Tetany: Tetany results from low calcium, not ADH deficiency.

D. Cushing syndrome: Caused by excess cortisol, not related to ADH.

A. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) B. Melatonin C. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) D. Melanin stimulating hormone (MSH)

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. TSH: Stimulates the thyroid gland; not involved in pigmentation.

B. Melatonin: Regulates sleep-wake cycles; not directly responsible for pigmentation.

C. FSH: Stimulates gonads for reproduction; unrelated to skin color.

D. MSH: Stimulates melanocytes to produce melanin, which increases skin pigmentation with sunlight exposure.

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A nurse is caring for a chronically ill client who states that they have been under a lot of stress since being diagnosed with cancer. Which of the following hormone level laboratory findings would indicate the body's appropriate response to stress?

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