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cherise1989 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is being admitted to the floor following a motor vehicle accident. Because of the stressful nature of the event, the nurse anticipates the patient will continue to have a sympathetic stress reaction during the postoperative period.

When monitoring the patient's serum electrolytes, what will the nurse closely monitor? A) Increased calcium
B) Decreased potassium
C) Increased chloride
D) Decreased sodium

Question 2

The physiology instructor is discussing the limbic system. What would the instructor say occurs with stimulation of this area?

A) Intelligence
B) Heart rate
C) Mood
D) Reflexes

Chocorrol77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
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Aldosterone, also released with adrenal stimulation, retains sodium and water and causes the excretion of potassium in the urine. As water is retained, sodium is also retained, therefore increasing serum levels. Chloride levels are unlikely to change significantly. Calcium is not involved.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The limbic system is an area of the brain that contains high levels of three neurotransmitters: epinephrine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. Stimulation of this area appears to be responsible for the expression of emotions (e.g., anger, pleasure, motivation, stress).