A female patient comes into the clinic to be seen for fatigue and a cold that "won't go away," both of which began when she started a new job and her mother moved in with her family. The nurse realizes that this patient might be experiencing what reaction?

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The patient's symptoms of fatigue and a cold that won't go away suggest that her immune system may be compromised. The new job and her mother moving in may be causing stress, which can lead to an increase in glucocorticoid secretion from the adrenal gland. This, in turn, can suppress the immune system and make the patient more susceptible to illness.

A Female Patient Comes into the Clinic to Be Seen