Elevated Levels of Glucocorticoids Result in Which of the Following

question 25

Multiple Choice

Elevated levels of glucocorticoids result in which of the following assessment findings? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Polycythemia
• B) Increased appetite
• C) Weight loss
• D) Decreased serum calcium
• E) Increased height

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Definitions:

Blood Clot

A thicken mass of blood that forms to stop bleeding, but can cause medical issues if it blocks blood flow to vital areas.

Coagulation

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot, which is crucial in preventing excessive bleeding.

Hemoglobin

An iron-containing protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

Red Blood Cells

Cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be exhaled.