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While Palpating the Radial Pulses of a Patient Who Was

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While palpating the radial pulses of a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash,you notice a difference in the strength of the pulses bilaterally.This is a finding that you suspect may be associated with:


Definitions:

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmits signals between different parts of the body.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and bringing the body to a state of rest by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance Stage

The second phase of the general adaptation syndrome, marking the body's prolonged effort to adapt to a stressor.

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