A nurse counsels a patient starting estrogen-progestin hormone ...

[Mr3Hunna]

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.

Question 2

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

Correct Answer: 1

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

[Mr3Hunna]

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