The nurse anticipates that catecholamine release in shock may result in which of the following?
1. Hyperglycemia
2. Bradycardia
3. Pinpoint pupils
4. Thirst
Hyperglycemia
Rationale: Catecholamine release causes breakdown of glycogen to glucose, leading to hyperglycemia. Bradycardia is not a consequence of catecholamine release; tachycardia is. Pinpoint pupils are not a result of catecholamine release; mydriasis is. Thirst is a symptom of hypovolemic shock; it is not specific to catecholamine release.
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