A client has a hypofunctioning anterior pituitary gland. Which hormones does the nurse expect to be affected by this? (Select all that apply.)
a. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
b. Vasopressin
c. Follicle-stimulating hormone
d. Calcitonin
e. Growth hormone
A, C, E
Thyroid-stimulating hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and growth hormone all are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. Vasopressin is secreted from the posterior pituitary gland. Calci-tonin is secreted from the thyroid gland.
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