During puberty, all of the following hormones are secreted at an ...

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During puberty, all of the following hormones are secreted at an increased rate except for:
 
  1. Estrogen.
   2. Androgens.
   3. Progesterone.
   4. ADH.

Question 2

The nurse has received hemoglobin and hematocrit levels for a 7-year-old patient. The results are HGB 9.0 and HCT 28 percent. These results indicate:
 
  1. A normal HGB and HCT.
   2. A high HGB and low HCT.
   3. A low HGB and low HCT.
   4. A low HGB and normal HCT.

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Estrogen is produced at a higher rate in females.
2. Androgens are produced at a higher rate for sexual maturation.
3. Progesterone is produced at a higher level in females.
4. ADH is not influenced by the execrated growth period.

Answer to Question 2

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1. The HGB and HCT are low for a child this age. Intervention is needed.
2. The HGB is low, and intervention is needed.
3. The values are low. The family requires education on how to increase the hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
4. The HCT is low, and an intervention is needed.

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