When assessing the effects of elevated $\beta$-endorphins in a patient, which of the following should the nurse monitor?
A) Peripheral vasoconstriction
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Pain inhibition
D) Decreased immune cell activity

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Elevated $\beta$-endorphins are known to inhibit pain as they are endogenous opioids that bind to opioid receptors, reducing the perception of pain.

When Assessing the Effects of Elevated β\betaβ -Endorphins in a Patient, Which of the Following Should the Patient

When Assessing the Effects of Elevated $\beta$ -Endorphins in a Patient, Which of the Following Should the Patient