Which laboratory results should the nurse understand are associated with the treatment of epinephrine? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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Epinephrine is a medication used to treat anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest. It works by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system, which can lead to certain laboratory changes.

A) Elevated digoxin is not associated with the treatment of epinephrine.

B) Decreased potassium is associated with the treatment of epinephrine. Epinephrine can stimulate the sodium-potassium pump, leading to intracellular potassium shifting and potentially causing hypokalemia.

C) Increased calcium is not associated with the treatment of epinephrine.

D) Decreased sodium is not typically associated with the treatment of epinephrine.

E) Elevated blood glucose is associated with the treatment of epinephrine. Epinephrine can stimulate gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis, leading to increased blood glucose levels.

Which Laboratory Results Should the Nurse Understand Are Associated with the Treatment