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The nurse is caring for a patient who will have surgery in the morning to have a colostomy placed.The nurse is aware of the physical and emotional stresses that the patient will experience.These include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )


Definitions:

Milk Synthesis

The biological process by which mammary glands produce milk.

Antagonistic Hormones

Hormones that have opposing effects on the body, regulating various physiological functions to maintain homeostasis.

Endocrine Glands

are ductless glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various body functions.

Pancreas

A glandular organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates producing digestive enzymes and hormones such as insulin.

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