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

question 6

Multiple Choice

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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