Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Because the Immediate Stress Response

question 53

Multiple Choice

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice Because the immediate stress response can cause a variety of systemic effects, the nurse should closely monitor her patient's:

• A) heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• B) appetite, temperature, and weight.
• C) pain rating, level of consciousness, and posture.
• D) abdominal girth, reflexes, and edema.
• E) hearing, vision, and sense of smell.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for executive functions, decision making, and controlling voluntary movements.

Thalamus

A critical brain structure that acts as a relay station, channeling sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, and regulates consciousness and sleep.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in various emotions and drives.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood control, and the processing of emotions and memories.