The nurse is caring for a patient with multisystem organ failure. Which patient assessment findings are under the control of the sympathetic nervous system?
1. Blood glucose level 210 mg/dL
2. Blood pressure 180/90 mmHg
3. Total cholesterol level 300 mg/dL
4. Respiratory rate 14 and regular
5. Hyperactive bowel sounds
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Metabolic effects such as an increase in blood glucose are a sympathetic nervous system function.
Rationale 2: The constriction and relaxation of arterioles is controlled entirely by the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 3: Metabolic effects such as the mobilization of lipids for energy are a sympathetic nervous system function.
Rationale 4: The respiratory rate would be faster and deeper when under sympathetic nervous system control.
Rationale 5: When under the sympathetic nervous system control, peristalsis is temporarily suspended.
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