A trauma patient was admitted to the ICU with a brain injury. The patient had a change in level of consciousness, increased vital signs, and became diaphoretic and agitated
The nurse should recognize which of the following syndromes as the most plausible cause of these symptoms?
A) Adrenal crisis
B) Hypothalamic collapse
C) Sympathetic storm
D) Cranial nerve deficit
Ans: C
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Sympathetic storm is a syndrome associated with changes in level of consciousness, altered vital signs, diaphoresis, and agitation that may result from hypothalamic stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system following traumatic brain injury. Alterations in cranial nerve or adrenal function would not have this result.
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