HESI LPN-RN Questions And Answers 2024 A+

HESI LPN-RN Questions And Answers 2024 A+ While reviewing the laboratory reports of a client, the nurse finds that the client has low sodium levels. Which hormonal imbalance should the nurse suspect in the client? Epinephrine Glucagon Calcitonin Cortisol - ANS-Cortisol Cortisol is the glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex that maintains sodium and water balance. Therefore, reduced sodium levels in the client indicate a cortisol imbalance. Additionally, depleted sodium levels in a client indicate hyponatremia. Epinephrine is a catecholamine, which helps in maintaining homeostasis. Glucagon increases blood glucose levels and does not play a role in maintaining electrolyte balance. Calcitonin helps in regulating serum calcium levels. A nurse is teaching a birthing/prenatal class about breast-feeding. Which hormone stimulates the production of milk during lactation? Inhibin Estrogen Prolactin Progesterone - ANS-Prolactin Prolactin is the hormone that initiates and produces milk during lactation. Inhibin prevents the secretions of follicle stimulating hormone and gonadotropin releasing hormone. Estrogen and progesterone are the sex hormones produced by the ovaries. While performing patterned, paced breathing during the transition phase of labor, a client experiences tingling and numbness of the fingertips. What should the nurse do? Continues...