A client is experiencing the shock phase within the general adaption syndrome. The nurse realizes that this phase affects which hormones?

1. Epinephrine.
2. Estrogen.
3. Norepinephrine.
4. Cortisol.
5. Progesterone.


Correct Answer: 1,3,4
Rationale 1: In the alarm phase of the general adaption syndrome, epinephrine secretion is increased, which affects heart rate, breathing, and blood-clotting mechanisms.
Rationale 2: Estrogen is not affected in the alarm phase of the general adaption syndrome.
Rationale 3: In the alarm phase of the general adaption syndrome, norepinephrine secretion is increased, which decreases blood flow to the kidney and increases renin release.
Rationale 4: In the alarm phase of the general adaption syndrome, cortisol is released, which causes protein catabolism and gluconeogenesis.
Rationale 5: Progesterone is not affected in the alarm phase of the general adaption syndrome.

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