A client has low levels of T3 and T4. The nurse realizes that in response to these levels, the anterior pituitary will secrete:
1. thyroid-stimulating hormone.
2. tri-iodothyronine.
3. thyrotropin-releasing hormone.
4. thyroxine.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Thyroid-stimulating hormone is released by the anterior pituitary in response to decreased levels of T3 and T4.
Rationale 2: The anterior pituitary does not secrete tri-iodothyronine.
Rationale 3: The anterior pituitary does not release thyrotropin-releasing hormone.
Rationale 4: The anterior pituitary does not release thyroxine.
Global Rationale: Thyroid-stimulating hormone is released by the anterior pituitary in response to decreased levels of T3 and T4. The anterior pituitary does not secrete tri-iodothyroine, thyrotripin-releasing hormone, or thyroxine.
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