A client is experiencing health problems related to alterations in adrenal medulla function.On which areas should the nurse focus when assessing this client? Select all that apply.

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A) The adrenal medulla secretes the catecholamines of epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones stimulate the heart, increase metabolism, increase respiration, and constrict blood vessels. The nurse should focus the assessment on heart rate, weight, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Skin integrity is not influenced by these hormones.
B) The adrenal medulla secretes the catecholamines of epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones stimulate the heart, increase metabolism, increase respiration, and constrict blood vessels. The nurse should focus the assessment on heart rate, weight, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Skin integrity is not influenced by these hormones.
C) The adrenal medulla secretes the catecholamines of epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones stimulate the heart, increase metabolism, increase respiration, and constrict blood vessels. The nurse should focus the assessment on heart rate, weight, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Skin integrity is not influenced by these hormones.
D) The adrenal medulla secretes the catecholamines of epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones stimulate the heart, increase metabolism, increase respiration, and constrict blood vessels. The nurse should focus the assessment on heart rate, weight, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Skin integrity is not influenced by these hormones.
E) The adrenal medulla secretes the catecholamines of epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones stimulate the heart, increase metabolism, increase respiration, and constrict blood vessels. The nurse should focus the assessment on heart rate, weight, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Skin integrity is not influenced by these hormones.

A Client Is Experiencing Health Problems Related to Alterations in Adrenal