A trauma patient was admitted to the ICU with a brain injury. The patient had a change in level of consciousness, along with a change in vital signs, and became diaphoretic and agitated. The nurse would know that the patient is having what?
A) An adrenal storm
B) A hypothalamic storm
C) A sympathetic storm
D) A parasympathetic storm
Ans: C
Feedback: 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. Options A, B, and D are incorrect.
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