The nurse is caring for a patient who has been experiencing infertility. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the impact of inadequate luteinizing hormone (LH) levels?
a. "Since luteinizing hormone maintains my secondary sex characteristics, low levels explain my small breasts."
b. "Low levels of luteinizing hormone cause the swelling I experience during my men-strual cycle."
c. "Low levels of luteinizing hormone cause my menstrual cycle irregularities."
d. "Since luteinizing hormone stimulates ovulation and progesterone production, low levels could cause infertility."
D
LH is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. It targets the ovaries. LH stimulates ovulation and production of progesterone. LH does not affect maintenance of secondary sex characteristics, fluid retention, or menstrual cycle regularity.
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