An older patient is demonstrating signs of dress. How does the ...

[cmoore54]

An older patient is demonstrating signs of dress. How does the nurse explain the body's immediate reaction to stress?
 
  A) Formation of ulcers
  B) Elevation of blood pressure
  C) Development of heart disease
  D) Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system

Question 2

Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's sign are tests to determine:
 
  a. low levels of blood calcium.
  b. high levels of blood calcium.
  c. low levels of blood sodium.
  d. high levels of blood sodium.

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Answer to Question 1

D
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Elevated blood pressure, ulcers, and heart disease can result from unrelieved chronic stress. Regardless of the source of the stress, the body's immediate reaction is stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system with such changes as dilation of the pupils and increase in heart rate and respirations.

Answer to Question 2

A
Low levels of blood calcium may be determined by the use of Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's sign.

[cmoore54]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[FergA]

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