During an Assessment, the Nurse Determines That a Client Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

During an assessment, the nurse determines that a client is experiencing sympathetic responses. Which of the following did the nurse assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Decreased heart rate
• B) Increased bowel sounds
• C) Dilated pupils
• D) Increased heart rate
• E) Increased blood pressure
• F) Increased respiratory rate

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Definitions:

Cardiocyte

A muscle cell of the heart, specialized for continuous contractions that pump blood throughout the body.

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections that facilitate the direct transfer of ions and small molecules between the cytoplasm of adjacent cells.

Desmosomes

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, acting as anchors between cells in tissues that undergo significant stress.

Tight Junctions

Specialized connections between neighboring cells, creating a nearly impermeable barrier to prevent leakage of extracellular fluid across a layer of epithelial cells.