The nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing a response caused by the hormones of the adrenal medulla. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?
Select all that apply.
1. heart rate 112
2. cold extremities
3. respiratory rate 24
4. urine output 10 mL/hr
5. blood glucose level 142 mg/dL
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla stimulate the heart, constrict blood vessels, increase respirations, and increase blood glucose. Hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla do not affect urine output.
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