The nurse is assessing a client. Which findings indicate a potential problem related to adrenal medulla function? Select all that apply.
A)Heart rate of 104
B)Weight decreased 10 lb since previous appointment
C)Respiratory rate of 22
D)Dry and cracked heels
E)Blood pressure of 132/84

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A)The adrenal medulla secretes the catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones stimulate the heart, increase metabolism, increase respiration, and constrict blood vessels. The nurse should focus the assessment on heart rate, weight, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Dry and cracked heels are not caused by changes in adrenal medulla function.
B)The adrenal medulla secretes the catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones stimulate the heart, increase metabolism, increase respiration, and constrict blood vessels. The nurse should focus the assessment on heart rate, weight, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Dry and cracked heels are not caused by changes in adrenal medulla function.
C)The adrenal medulla secretes the catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones stimulate the heart, increase metabolism, increase respiration, and constrict blood vessels. The nurse should focus the assessment on heart rate, weight, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Dry and cracked heels are not caused by changes in adrenal medulla function.
D)The adrenal medulla secretes the catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones stimulate the heart, increase metabolism, increase respiration, and constrict blood vessels. The nurse should focus the assessment on heart rate, weight, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Dry and cracked heels are not caused by changes in adrenal medulla function.
E)The adrenal medulla secretes the catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones stimulate the heart, increase metabolism, increase respiration, and constrict blood vessels. The nurse should focus the assessment on heart rate, weight, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Dry and cracked heels are not caused by changes in adrenal medulla function.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client