Asked by Rashad Reddick on Jun 25, 2024
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An adult who was in a motor vehicle accident is brought into the emergency department by paramedics, who report the following in-transit vital signs: Oral temperature: 99.0° F
Pulse: 102 beats/min
Respiratory rate: 26 breaths/min
Blood pressure: 140/106
Which hormones should the nurse consider as the most\bold{most}most likely causes of the abnormal vital signs?
A) ADH and ACTH
B) ACTH and epinephrine
C) ADH and norepinephrine
D) Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Epinephrine
A hormone and medication, also known as adrenaline, that increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.
Norepinephrine
A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body’s fight or flight response, affecting blood pressure and heart rate.
Vital Signs
Basic measurements of the body's most important functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Interpret vital signs and understand the role of stress hormones in physiological responses.
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Learning Objectives
- Interpret vital signs and understand the role of stress hormones in physiological responses.
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