A client is diagnosed with a disorder that affects the production of glucocorticoids in the body. Which affects should the nurse expect because of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. Heightened response to pain
2. Increased blood glucose level
3. Increased lipolysis from fatty acids
4. Protein breakdown in times of stress
5. Difficulty with carbohydrate metabolism
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
1. Glucocorticoids do not affect the pain response.
2. The primary effect of cortisol is to raise blood glucose levels by increasing gluconeogenesis.
3. Cortisol increases lipolysis from fatty acids.
4. Cortisol breaks down protein in times of stress.
5. Cortisol affects carbohydrate metabolism.
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