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mynx

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A 39-year-old female is recovering from the birth of her third child. Which hormone would help prevent uterine bleeding?
 
  a. Aldosterone
  b. Cortisol
  c. Prolactin
  d. Oxytocin

Question 2

A patient with one kidney underwent surgery for an adrenal tumor that removed a large portion of the zona glomerulosa. The nurse would expect a postsurgical decrease in the patient's:
 
  a. sodium.
  b. aldosterone.
  c. potassium.
  d. acid.


jesse.fleming

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Oxytocin functions near the end of labor to enhance effectiveness of contractions, promote de-livery of the placenta, and stimulate postpartum uterine contractions, thereby preventing exces-sive bleeding. Aldosterone regulates water balance. Cortisol helps protect from stress. Prolactin assists with milk production.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The zona glomerulosa, the outer layer, constitutes about 15 of the cortex and primarily produc-es the mineralocorticoid aldosterone. The zona glomerulosa is not associated with sodium, potas-sium, or acid production.


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