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Mr3Hunna

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A nurse counsels a patient starting estrogen-progestin hormone therapy. When the patient questions the purpose of the progestin component, the nurse's best response is:
 
  1. It prevents uncontrolled endometrial proliferation.
  2. It allows for less fluid retention.
  3. It protects against bone loss.
  4. It will prevent blood clots.

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After the administration of ACTH for diagnostic testing, unchanged plasma levels of cortisol would indicate:
 
  1. normal adrenal functioning.
  2. primary adrenal insufficiency.
  3. adrenal hormone excess.
  4. adequate cortisol synthesis.



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Answer to Question 1

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Mr3Hunna

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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