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The nurse is teaching a patient who is recovering from a hypophysectomy because of an anterior pituitary adenoma.The patient is learning about the need for supplemental thyroid hormone.The patient says, "I thought thyroid hormone came from a gland in my neck." Which follow-up statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
Synesthesia
A condition where one sense is simultaneously perceived by one or more additional senses, such as seeing colors when hearing music.
Biopsychosocial Approach
An integrative perspective that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding health and illness.
Central Nervous System
The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body, comprising the brain and the spinal cord.
Psychological Influence
Refers to the effect that the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals can have on each other, often studied in social psychology.
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