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jho37

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When reviewing the hormone levels of a menopausal patient, which findings should the nurse recognize as being expected for the patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Reduced estrogen level
  2. Reduced testosterone level
  3. Elevated thyroid hormone level
  4. Elevated luteinizing hormone level
  5. Elevated follicle stimulating hormone level

Question 2

The manifestation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
  D) that occurs earliest in the course of the disease is
 
  A) clubbing of the fingers.
  B) cyanotic nail beds.
  C) dysrhythmias.
  D) cough in the morning producing clear sputum.



amy.lauersdorf90

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,4,5
Rationale: Estrogen levels fall off dramatically and remain at very low levels for the rest of the woman's life.

Answer to Question 2

D



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