Question

question 9 of 20
when preparing teaching plan for a client with an endocrine disorder, the nurse includes
information about hormone regulation. which of the following would the nurse include?

the gland becomes enlarged leading to a deficiency of the hormone.

the gland slows hormone secretion when the hormone level decreases.

hormone secretion occurs as a straight - line continuous process.

most disorders result from over - or underproduction of the hormone.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

1. A gland enlargement doesn't always lead to hormone deficiency (e.g., some enlarged glands may overproduce). Eliminate this.
2. A gland should increase secretion when hormone levels decrease (negative feedback), so "slows" is incorrect. Eliminate this.
3. Hormone secretion is regulated (not a continuous straight - line process, as it's controlled by feedback mechanisms). Eliminate this.
4. Most endocrine disorders are due to over - or under - production of hormones (e.g., hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism, diabetes from insulin issues). This is correct.

Answer:

D. Most disorders result from over - or underproduction of the hormone.