A client has had one adrenal gland removed. The nurse anticipates the need to administer medication to raise the blood pressure and closely mimic the effects of:
1. gonadocorticoids.
2. mineralocorticoids.
3. glucocorticoids.
4. cortisone.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Gonadocorticoids do not raise the blood pressure.
Rationale 2: Aldosterone is the predominant mineralocorticoid. Its primary function is to conserve sodium and water, thereby maintaining blood pressure.
Rationale 3: Glucocorticoids do not raise the blood pressure.
Rationale 4: Cortisone does not raise the blood pressure.
Global Rationale: Aldosterone is the predominant mineralocorticoid. Its primary function is to conserve sodium and water, thereby maintaining blood pressure. The remaining hormones have other functions.
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