What effect would adrenocortical insufficiency have on an individual's response to surgical stress?
A) More prone to hyperglycemia
B) Decreased sensitivity to anesthesia
C) More susceptible to hypertensive crisis
D) More prone to hypotension

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Adrenal insufficiency may be associated with hypotension.If an individual experiences surgical stress,the adrenal gland will be unable to produce cortisol and the patient would be more prone to hypotension.The patient may be more prone to hypoglycemia,more sensitive to anesthesia,and more susceptible to hypotension.

What Effect Would Adrenocortical Insufficiency Have on an Individual's Response