A patient has a disorder affecting the adrenal cortex.Which hormones should the nurse expect to be affected in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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The adrenal cortex secretes cortisol,aldosterone,and sex hormones.D.F.Norepinephrine and epinephrine are secreted by the adrenal medulla.A.ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the adrenal cortex.B.GHRH (growth hormone-releasing hormone)is released by the hypothalamus.

A Patient Has a Disorder Affecting the Adrenal Cortex