Betty is a 45-year-old woman who has recently been involved in an automobile accident. Her injuries include a broken leg and two broken ribs. What clinical finding would you expect for this patient?

a. Hyperglycemia b. Decreased cortisol levels
c. Decreased fluid retention d. Decreased sodium retention


a

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