A patient beginning therapy with cabergoline asks the nurse about the purpose of the drug. The best response would be that the drug is:
a. used to inhibit the release of antidiuretic hormone.
b. used to inhibit the release of prolactin.
c. used to prevent hyperthyroidism.
d. indicated for patients with a corticotropin deficiency.
b
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The nurse is performing a physical assessment for a client manifesting symptoms of an immune disorder. Which of the following are typical symptoms of this type of disorder? Select all answers that apply
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