Ruth, a 32-Year-Old Nulliparous Client, Reports Secretion of Milk from Her

question 10

Multiple Choice

Ruth, a 32-year-old nulliparous client, reports secretion of milk from her breasts and having missed her last menstrual period. The nurse conducts a pregnancy test on Ruth, and the result is negative. What condition should the nurse suspect most in Ruth?

• A) Hyperparathyroidism
• B) Hyperthyroidism
• C) Hyperglycemia
• D) Hyperprolactinemia

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