The nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing a release of norepinephrine from the adrenal medulla.Which assessment finding did the nurse use to make this clinical decision?

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An increase in heart rate to 120 beats per minute is indicative of a release of norepinephrine from the adrenal medulla, as norepinephrine is a sympathomimetic neurotransmitter that increases heart rate. The other options do not necessarily indicate a release of norepinephrine. A low blood pressure can be caused by many factors, and a heart rate within normal limits may not necessarily indicate a release of norepinephrine. A high blood pressure could indicate a release of norepinephrine, but this is not always the case as other factors can also cause hypertension.

The Nurse Suspects That a Patient Is Experiencing a Release