Which assessment finding is expected for a patient who was just chased by an attacker?
Blood glucose 45 mg/dL
Hyperactive bowel sounds
HR 55/bpm
ВР 180/94
The Correct Answer is D
A. Blood glucose 45 mg/dL
Glucose would typically rise due to stress hormones (epinephrine, cortisol), not drop.
B. Hyperactive bowel sounds
Sympathetic (fight-or-flight) response suppresses GI activity, not stimulates it.
C. HR 55 bpm
A slow heart rate is not expected. The HR should increase.
D. BP 180/94
The sympathetic response leads to increased BP, HR, and blood glucose.
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Correct Answer is ["A","C"]
Explanation
A. The facial muscles relax
Relaxation of facial muscles suggests reduced discomfort.
B. The client draws his legs into a fetal position
This is often a pain or distress response.
C. The pulse is within the expected range
Normalization of vital signs indicates decreased stress or pain.
D. The respiratory rate increases
Increased respiratory rate may indicate pain or distress.
E. The patient makes a “grunting” sound when massaged
Vocalizations such as grunting can suggest discomfort, not relief.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Compassion fatigue
Compassion fatigue is emotional exhaustion from caring for suffering individuals, leading to a loss of empathy or burnout.
B. Adventitious stress
Refers to stress caused by external events such as natural disasters or violence—not ongoing patient care.
C. Prolonged grief disorder
Involves persistent, disabling grief following a personal loss—not secondary trauma from caregiving.
D. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
PTSD is triggered by experiencing or witnessing life-threatening trauma; while similar, it doesn’t fit the chronic caregiving context here.
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