HESI LPN-RN Exam Questions and
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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 - Correct answer-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 - Correct answer-Prolactin
Prolactin is the hormone that initiates and produces milk during lactation. Inhibin
prevents the secretions of follicle stimulating hormone and gonadotropin releasing
Answers Graded 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 - Correct answer-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 - Correct answer-Prolactin
Prolactin is the hormone that initiates and produces milk during lactation. Inhibin
prevents the secretions of follicle stimulating hormone and gonadotropin releasing
