The Patient Is Tense, Hypervigilant, and Reports, "My Heart Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

The patient is tense, hypervigilant, and reports, "My heart is racing." The nurse understands that the primary neurotransmitter associated with these complaints is:

• A) serotonin.
• B) glutamate.
• C) acetylcholine.
• D) norepinephrine.

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