A patient is brought to the Emergency Department after being in an explosion. The patient was not seriously injured. Laboratory testing shows an elevated blood glucose (sugar) level, but the patient does not have diabetes. What does the healthcare professional tell the patient about this condition?
A)"You should have a physical by your primary care provider."
B)"Your blood sugar may be high because of the stress of the situation."
C)"You actually may have undiagnosed diabetes mellitus."
D)"You should be tested for underlying neurological problems."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In general, sympathetic stimulation promotes responses that are concerned with the protection of the individual ("fight or flight" response), which include increased blood sugar levels, temperature, and blood pressure. The patient may need a physical and might have undiagnosed diabetes, but these are not the most specific answer to the question and do not give the patient any information. It is not likely that an underlying neurological disorder is the cause of the elevated blood glucose.

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