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?
A) The gland becomes enlarged leading to a deficiency of the hormone.
B) Most disorders result from over- or underproduction of the hormone.
C) The gland slows hormone secretion when the hormone level decreases.
D) Hormone secretion occurs as a straight-line continuous process.

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Most endocrine disorders result from over- or underproduction of hormones due to dysregulation of feedback mechanisms. The other options are not accurate descriptions of hormone regulation.

When Preparing Teaching Plan for a Client with an Endocrine