The nurse is caring for a patient with an infracted pituitary gland.The nurse knows that damage to the pituitary has the potential to limit production of all the pituitary hormones.
During assessment, the nurse notes that the patient's ACTH levels are low.The nurse knows this deficit will impact primarily on the patient's level of:

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ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) is produced by the pituitary gland and stimulates the adrenal glands to produce corticosteroids. Low levels of ACTH would primarily affect the production of corticosteroids, impacting the body's stress response, metabolism, and immune system.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with an Infracted