The nurse is talking to a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle accident.The patient asks the nurse why there was no sensation of pain at the time of the accident.The best explanation would be:

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Endorphins are hormones that interact with the opiate receptors in the brain to reduce our perception of pain and produce a sense of well-being.Vasopressin increases reabsorption of water by the kidneys and induces vasoconstriction,thereby raising blood pressure.It has no effect on pain sensation.Unhealthy coping choices,such as the use of alcohol or tobacco,negatively affect a person's health as well as increasing the perception of stress.Persistent elevated cortisol levels are associated with chronic health conditions,such as obesity,heart disease,depression and anxiety,diabetes,and osteoporosis.

The Nurse Is Talking to a Patient Who Was Involved