A patient is having a thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)stimulation test.After injection of TRH,what response should the nurse expect in a patient with normal thyroid function?

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In a TRH stimulation test,TRH is injected.If the pituitary gland responds appropriately,TSH is secreted.If the thyroid gland responds appropriately to the TSH,T? and T? levels rise.D.Failure of the TRH to stimulate TSH and thyroid hormone indicates a pituitary or thyroid condition.A.C.Calcitonin is not affected by TRH.

A Patient Is Having a Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH)stimulation Test