A client receives epinephrine for anaphylactic shock.The nurse should be aware of which mechanism by which epinephrine acts?

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Epinephrine acts directly by stimulating adrenergic receptors, specifically alpha and beta receptors. This leads to vasoconstriction, bronchodilation, and increased cardiac output, which are all beneficial effects during anaphylactic shock. Options A, B, and D describe mechanisms by which norepinephrine is affected, not epinephrine.

A Client Receives Epinephrine for Anaphylactic Shock