The client is waiting in a triage area to learn the medical status of his family following a motor vehicle accident. The client is pacing, taking deep breaths, and wringing the hands
Considering the effects in the body systems, what effects does the nurse anticipate in the liver? A) The liver will cease function and shunt blood to the heart and lungs.
B) The liver will convert glycogen to glucose for immediate use.
C) The liver will produce a toxic by product in relation to stress.
D) The liver will maintain a basal rate of functioning.
B
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When the body is under stress, the sympathetic nervous system is activated readying the body for action. The effect of the body is to mobilize stored glycogen to glucose to provide additional energy for body action.
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