Author Question: The major hormone responsible for the stimulation of milk production in the breast is a. ... (Read 114 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The major hormone responsible for the stimulation of milk production in the breast is

a. progesterone c. androgen
b. estrogen d. prolactin

Question 2

The laboring client is complaining of tingling and numbness in her fingers and toes, dizziness, and spots before her eyes. The nurse recognizes that these are clinical manifestations of:

1. Hyperventilation.
2. Seizure auras.
3. Imminent birth.
4. Anxiety.

tmlewis4706 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that triggers milk production. Progesterone and estrogen help maintain the body's return to the prepregnant state and support breastfeeding, but do not stimulate milk production. Androgen is a male hormone.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. These symptoms all are consistent with hyperventilation.
2. Seizure auras do not have these types of symptoms.
3. Imminent birth does not have these types of symptoms.
4. Anxiety does not have these types of symptoms.