The nurse administers epinephrine to a patient who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. The nurse should expect which of the following?

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Epinephrine, administered during an anaphylactic reaction, stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, leading to increased heart rate and blood pressure, and consequently, it can cause decreased urine output due to its vasoconstrictive effects on blood vessels, which reduces blood flow to the kidneys.

The Nurse Administers Epinephrine to a Patient Who Is Experiencing