An adolescent male client is recovering from surgery to remove the adrenal glands.The nurse understands that this surgery will have which effect on the client's growth and development?
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The removal of the adrenal glands affects the production of adrenal hormones, including androgens, which play a role in secondary sexual characteristics and growth. Reduced androgens would lead to a reduced amount of pubic hair (A) and could negatively affect the growth spurt typically seen during puberty (B), as androgens are involved in bone growth and muscle mass development.

An Adolescent Male Client Is Recovering from Surgery to Remove