A Nurse Cares for a Client with a Hypofunctioning Anterior

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client with a hypofunctioning anterior pituitary gland.Which hormones should the nurse expect to be affected by this condition? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Thyroid-stimulating hormone
• B) Vasopressin
• C) Follicle-stimulating hormone
• D) Calcitonin
• E) Growth hormone

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Definitions:

Motor Development

The progression of muscular coordination and the increase in the ability to perform physical activities.

Visual-Spatial Abilities

Skills that enable a person to solve problems or navigate spatially, involving the visualization and manipulation of objects in space.

Verbal Skills

Abilities associated with understanding and expressing ideas through language.

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying a message without the use of words, involving gestures, facial expressions, and body language.