A patient wants to know what can cause ACTH to be released.How should the nurse respond?
A) High serum levels of cortisol
B) Hypotension
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Stress

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stress increases ACTH secretion.
ACTH regulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.It is not stimulated by high serum levels.
Hypotension does not stimulate ACTH.
Hypoglycemia does not stimulate ACTH.

A Patient Wants to Know What Can Cause ACTH to Be