The patient inquires about the purpose of the laboratory test to measure the serum level of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). The nurse responds that the laboratory test will de-termine if:
1. the pituitary gland is sending the correct message to the adrenal glands.
2. the thyroid gland is not stimulating the production of ACTH.
3. the adrenal glands are not responding to produce cortisol.
4. the androgen metabolites are low or borderline.
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Serum levels are measured to detect elevations or deficiencies of pituitary hormone levels.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 953 and 954
OBJ: 2 TOP: Pituitary Laboratory Value
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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