Which Laboratory Value Should the Nurse Review to Determine Whether

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory value should the nurse review to determine whether a patient's hypothyroidism is caused by a problem with the anterior pituitary gland or with the thyroid gland?

• A) Thyroxine (T?) level
• B) Triiodothyronine (T?) level
• C) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level
• D) Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) level

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