The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a condition resulting in inadequate production of cholecystokinin. What would the nurse expect to find when assessing this patient?
A) Elevated serum sodium and reduced serum potassium levels
B) Decreased bowel sounds
C) Increased numbers of red blood cells
D) Increased serum calcium levels
B
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Cholecystokinin is secreted by the intestine and decreases gastric movement resulting in diminished bowel sounds as well as stimulation of bile and pancreatic juice secretion. Aldosterone causes sodium retention and potassium excretion. Erythropoietin increases red blood cell production. Parathyroid hormone causes an increase in serum calcium levels.
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