The nurse, instructing a client regarding hormones, would include which of the following in these instructions?
1. Hormones are nonspecific.
2. Hormone release triggers a rapid response.
3. Hormones do not influence other hormones.
4. The nervous system and hormones work together to maintain homeostasis.
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A close relationship between the endocrine and nervous systems is required to allow them to control homeostasis. The short-term rapid responses by the nervous system are balanced by the long-term responses from the endocrine system. Hormones are specific and can influence other hormones. This is what the nurse should instruct the client. The other choices are incorrect and should not be included in instructions to the client.
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