Which is the expected clinical manifestation for a client who has excessive production of melanocyte-stimulating hormone?
a. Hypoglycemia and hyperkalemia
b. Irritability and insomnia
c. Increased urine output
d. Darkening of the skin
D
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone increases the size of melanocytes in the skin and increases the amount of pigment (melanin) that they produce. The other actions do not occur as the result of excessive melanocyte-stimulating hormone function.
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