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bucstennis@aim.com · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse knows that when patients are experiencing stress, the following change can be seen in their signs and symptoms: (Select all that apply.)

a. Increase in heart rate
b. Increase in gastric motility
c. Pupil dilation
d. Decrease in blood pressure
e. Increase in respiratory rate

Question 2

The nurse is seeing a patient during a follow-up visit after discharge in which the patient had a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective coping. Which statement by the patient would be a cause for concern?

a. I am sleeping better most nights.
b. I feel less anxious.
c. I do not need to do the relaxation exercises anymore.
d. I am continuing my exercises every day.

heinisk01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E
The physiologic response to stress, whether physical or psychological, is activation of the autonomic nervous system, resulting in an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and respirations along with pupil dilation and a decrease in gastric motility and blood flow to the skin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Patients should continue using the stress-reduction techniques to maintain a feeling of well-being. Once stress decreases, patients typically report feeling better, sleeping more soundly, and feeling less anxious. Continuing their positive activities such as exercising is good.