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While caring for a postpartum patient who had a vaginal delivery yesterday,the nurse assesses a firm uterine fundus and a trickle of bright blood.How does the nurse most likely feel and react to this finding?
Epinephrine
A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, crucial for the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, and elevating blood sugar levels.
Adrenal Gland
Small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of each kidney that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to stressors like a major illness or injury, and regulate blood pressure.
Psychophysiological Illness
Illnesses that are caused by or exacerbated by mental processes such as stress, rather than by organic or purely physical processes.
Stress Management
Techniques and practices aimed at controlling a person's level of stress, improving everyday functioning.
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