The patient's anterior pituitary hormone secretion is impacted by time of day and activity level, which the nurse assesses as what?
A) Diurnal rhythm
B) Physiological rhythm
C) Circadian rhythm
D) Biannual rhythm
A
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The anterior pituitary hormones are released in a rhythmic manner into the bloodstream. Their secretion varies with time of day (often referred to as diurnal rhythm) or with physiological conditions, such as exercise or sleep. A biannual rhythm would be twice a year. Circadian rhythm is indicated by when the patient prefers to sleep or wake, such as those who describe themselves as "morning people." There is no such thing as a physiological rhythm.
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