A client has a hormone deficiency. Which deficiency is the highest priority?
a. Growth hormone
b. Luteinizing hormone
c. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
d. Follicle-stimulating hormone
C
A deficiency of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is the most life-threatening deficiency of the hormones listed in this question. TSH is needed to ensure proper synthesis and secretion of the thyroid hormones, whose functions are essential for life.
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A male patient has just been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and has presented numerous questions to the nurse in anticipation of his upcoming appointment with his primary care provider
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A) Metastasis B) Risk for stroke C) Emotional and personality changes D) Pathologic bone fractures
Abortion in the United States is legal today because of:
a. Jim Crow laws b. Brown vs. BOE c. Roe vs. Wade d. Planned Parenthood of America