A Patient Asks About His Laboratory Test, Which Showed a High

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Multiple Choice

A patient asks about his laboratory test, which showed a high level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and a low level of T₄.What is the most accurate explanation?

• A) "It means that you have an inconsistency in your thyroid tests, and you will need more testing."
• B) "I am sorry.You will have to ask your physician about your laboratory results.We are not allowed to discuss them."
• C) "The TSH is sending a message to your thyroid gland to increase production, but your thyroid isn't producing enough hormone."
• D) "That means that you will have to go on hormone therapy for the rest of your life."

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