Author Question: The physiologic stress response has an effect on 1. many body systems. 2. only the nervous ... (Read 36 times)

jenna1 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The physiologic stress response has an effect on

1. many body systems.
2. only the nervous system.
3. the gastrointestinal system.
4. the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Question 2

A Puerto Rican American patient uses dramatic body language when describing recent life events. Select the most accurate explanation of the patient's behavior.

a. The nurse has misinterpreted the behavior.
b. The patient has a histrionic personality disorder.
c. Members of this culture use dramatic body language as the norm.
d. The patient believes dramatic body language is sexually appealing.

joewallace · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
When an individual perceives stress, the body initiates production of a cascade of biochem-icals that affect many body systems.

Answer to Question 2

C
Members of Hispanic American subcultures tend to use high affect and dramatic body language as they communicate. The other options are more remote possibilities.