When Evaluating the Laboratory Findings of a Patient with Increased

question 19

Multiple Choice

When evaluating the laboratory findings of a patient with increased secretion of the anterior pituitary hormones,what would the nurse expect to find?

• A) Increased urinary free cortisol
• B) Decreased serum thyroxine (T₄)levels
• C) Low urinary excretion of catecholamines
• D) Increased serum aldosterone levels

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