When catecholamines are released in a patient, what should the nurse assess for?
a. Nutrient absorption
b. Fluid retention
c. Hypotension
d. Hyperglycemia
ANS: D
Catecholamines cause hyperglycemia and immune suppression. Catecholamines do not cause nu-trient absorption, fluid retention, or hypotension.
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