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karateprodigy

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A client is waiting for the results of diagnostic tests for cancer. Worrying about the diagnosis is likely to cause the client to experience which stage of the general adaptation syndrome first?
 
  a. Resistance c. Alarm
  b. Exhaustion d. Local adaptation syndrome

Question 2

The nurse realizes a client is demonstrating signs of the local adaptation syndrome. The nurse most likely assessed which of the following in the client?
 
  a. Increased pulse rate
  b. Diaphoresis
  c. Increased metabolism
  d. Inflammation at the injured site



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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