The nurse suspects that a patient's hypertension is being influenced by sympathetic nervous system stimulation. Which substances should the nurse identify as contributing to this patient's elevated blood pressure?
Select all that apply.
1. epinephrine
2. angiotensin II
3. norepinephrine
4. adrenomedullin
5. antidiuretic hormone
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Epinephrine and norepinephrine, and the hormones angiotensin II and antidiuretic hormone are vasoconstrictors that increase the blood pressure. Adrenomedullin is a hormone that decreases blood pressure.
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