A patient is in severe shock and is receiving vasopressin. A student asks the health care professional to explain the rationale for this treatment. What response by the professional is most accurate?
A)"Antidiuretic hormone conserves fluid when urine output is less than 20 mL/hr."
B)"Antidiuretic hormone causes serum osmolality to be increased."
C)"Antidiuretic hormone leads to better insulin utilization."
D)"Antidiuretic hormone causes vasoconstriction to help increase blood pressure."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

ADH in high doses causes vasoconstriction and a resulting increase in arterial blood pressure which would be important to the patient in shock. It does not cause fluid conservation, changes in serum osmolality, or better insulin utilization.

A Patient Is in Severe Shock and Is Receiving Vasopressin