An adolescent client who has not yet begun to develop secondary sex characteristics has a testosterone level of 154 mg/dL. Based on this finding, the nurse will:
1. Anticipate that tests will be done to assess the client for an infection.
2. Anticipate that tests will be done to assess the client for thyroid function.
3. Identify the testosterone level as within normal limits.
4. Identify the testosterone level as lower than normal.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: There is no relationship between this testosterone level and a risk of infection.
Rationale 2: There is no relationship between this testosterone level and thyroid function.
Rationale 3: Normal plasma concentrations of testosterone are higher than 154 mg/dL.
Rationale 4: Normal plasma concentrations of testosterone are 250–1000 mg/dL.
Global Rationale: Normal plasma concentrations of testosterone are 250–1000 mg/dL so this is not a normal level. There is no relationship between testosterone level and risk of infection or thyroid function.
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