A patient's laboratory results indicate an insufficient total testosterone level.The nurse should expect to see which of the following signs and symptoms in this patient? Select all that apply.
A)Delayed puberty
B)Poor development of muscle mass
C)Excessive body hair
D)Gynecomastia
E)Arms and legs that grow slower than the trunk

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Testosterone is a key hormone in the development of male physical characteristics. Insufficient levels can lead to delayed puberty (A) and poor development of muscle mass (B) because testosterone plays a crucial role in these processes. Gynecomastia (D), or the development of breast tissue in males, can also occur due to an imbalance between testosterone and estrogen when testosterone levels are low. Choices C and E are not typically associated with low testosterone levels; excessive body hair is more often linked to high levels of androgens, and disproportionate limb growth is not a common symptom of low testosterone.

A Patient's Laboratory Results Indicate an Insufficient Total Testosterone Level