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A patient has a serious illness but does not seem to be responding as the nurse expects.Which action by the nurse would most likely lead to a better understanding of this situation?
Homeostatic Mechanisms
Biological systems that maintain stable internal conditions (like temperature and pH) despite changes in the external environment.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain that controls an immense number of bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, body temperature, and the release of many hormones.
Prolactin
is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production after childbirth and affects many other functions including reproductive, metabolic, and immune regulation.
Mammary Glands
Specialized organs in mammals that produce milk to nourish newborn offspring, consisting of lobules, ducts, and fat tissues.
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