A Patient Is Diagnosed with Insufficient Levels of Antidiuretic Hormone

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with insufficient levels of antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin.Which gland should the nurse suspect is malfunctioning in this patient?

• A) Hypothalamus
• B) Adrenal cortex
• C) Anterior pituitary gland
• D) Posterior pituitary gland

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