A Patient Is in Severe Shock and Is Receiving Vasopressin

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient is in severe shock and is receiving vasopressin. A student asks the health care professional to explain the rationale for this treatment. What response by the professional is most accurate?

• A)"Antidiuretic hormone conserves fluid when urine output is less than 20 mL/hr."
• B)"Antidiuretic hormone causes serum osmolality to be increased."
• C)"Antidiuretic hormone leads to better insulin utilization."
• D)"Antidiuretic hormone causes vasoconstriction to help increase blood pressure."

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