The nurse assesses a patient who reports increased physical…

The nurse assesses a patient who reports increased physical and psychological stress “for a while.” The patient states, “I just haven’t been feeling right and don’t have much energy.” You suspect the patient has a hormonal imbalance. After discussing your concerns with the provider, labs are ordered  to assess thyroid function and adrenal function. The patient states, “Why would a thyroid or adrenal hormone imbalance cause me to feel this way?”  How would you respond to the patient? Briefly explain how stress can affect thyroid and/or adrenal hormones in your response.