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Endocrine System

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an underproduction of thyroxine. Which client response is associated with an underproduction of thyroxine (T4)?

ExplanationA. Myxedema is the severest form of hypothyroidism. Decreased thyroid gland activity means reduced production of thyroid hormones. B. Acromegaly results from excess growth hormone in adults once the epiphyses are closed. C. Graves disease results from an excess, not a deficiency, of thyroid hormones. D. Cushing disease results from excess glucocorticoids.