1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
vovangra [49]
3 years ago
13

A client with primary hypothyroidism has been taking levothyroxine for a year. Laboratory results today show high levels of TSH.

Which statement by the nurse to the client is appropriate?
Medicine
1 answer:
dolphi86 [110]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

c. The abnormality is in the thyroid gland itself.

Explanation:

Primary hypothyroidism arises from a pathology in the thyroid gland itself and occurs when the thyroid gland is not able to perform one of its many physiology. Secondary hypothyroidism starts at the level of the pituitary gland and results from under secretion of TSH. TSH is needed to trigger the release of the T3 and T4 stored in the thyroid gland. Tertiary hypothyroidism is caused by a decrease level of the TRH from the hypothalamus. This reduced level, in turn, reduces TSH and thyroid hormone levels in the blood, hence in the body and the patient suffer the symptoms.

You might be interested in
The internal working model influences the development of
lozanna [386]

Answer:

a social smile

Explanation:

beause smile make people friendly and happy mode so any thinks can do.

3 0
3 years ago
helicobacter pylori infection may lead to choose one: a. urinary tract infection. b. upper respiratory infection. c. ulcers. d.
Vikki [24]

(c) The correct answer for this option is ulcers.

Helicobacter pylori is caused by H.Pylori bacteria which infect your stomach. The spiral shape of H. pylori allows it to penetrate the stomach lining, where it’s protected by mucus and the body’s immune cells can’t reach it.

Helicobacter pylori infection infect the stomach lining and may lead to ulcers (sore on the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer) or the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer) in stomach and small intestine.

To know more about Helicobacter pylori,

brainly.com/question/25803177

#SPJ4

7 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Identify the stressors experienced by refugees both before leaving their country of origin and the stressors experienced here in
vlabodo [156]

Answer:

Before leaving : loss of property, loss of means of livelihood/job, extreme fear, Malnutrition due to Famine

In their new home :  Torture , robbery and betrayal, and Harsh environmental conditions, loss of family member in transit

Explanation:

The stressors experienced by refugees before leaving their country of Origin can be categorized into ( 2 )( i.e. physiological and psychological ). examples of such stressors are ; loss of property, loss of means of livelihood/job, extreme fear, Malnutrition due to Famine. while some of the stressors that might be experienced by refugees in their new home includes; Torture , robbery and betrayal, and Harsh environmental conditions.

The General adaptation syndrome is a series of reactions ( physiologic ) which causes a change in the equilibrium of a body system ( human ) in response to stressors ( i.e. stressors experienced by the refugees ) as regards the question above.   once the stressors is dealt with by the body the equilibrium of the body system is been restored

7 0
3 years ago
MAY SOMEONE PLZ HELP ME ILL GIVE BRAINLEST :(((
Sindrei [870]
I hope this helps! if you need anything else i can help ^^

8 0
3 years ago
20. A red cord-like hardening usually found in the arm or leg that extends toward the heart is called
otez555 [7]

Answer:

khhj.vj.v.hyvkhvhkvhjvhjvhj

Explanation:

6 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • In movie contagion how does the virus enter the body when it passes from person to person
    5·1 answer
  • Leukemia is a form of cancer in which lymphocytes divide uncontrollably, often crowding out red blood cells in the blood vessels
    12·2 answers
  • Which ethnic group in the United States is burdened with the greatest rates of HIV infection according to 2015 reports?
    7·1 answer
  • Since the brain regulates___________, advances in the CNS are critical for fetuses to reach the age of viability.
    9·2 answers
  • A client in labor is receiving an oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion. Which intervention is a priority for the nurse when repetitive la
    12·1 answer
  • A home health nurse who sees a client with diverticulitis is evaluating teaching about dietary modifications necessary to preven
    14·1 answer
  • With which other hospital department would the laboratory coordinate therapeutic drug monitoring?
    9·1 answer
  • 2. the nurse is caring for a 2-week old newborn girl with a metabolic disorder. which activity would deviate from the characteri
    14·1 answer
  • a 38-year-old client has been living with addison disease for many years and has achieved adequate symptom control through lifes
    8·1 answer
  • if the patient who has a fever and a​ blood-tinged productive cough states he has an infectious​ disease, what disease does he m
    5·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!