A patient who is hospitalized with a pelvic fracture after a motor vehicle accident just received news that the driver of the car died from multiple injuries.What actions should the nurse take based on knowledge of the physiologic stress reactions that may occur in this patient ?
A) Assess for bradycardia.
B) Ask about epigastric pain.
C) Observe for decreased appetite.
D) Check for elevated blood glucose levels.
E) Monitor for a decrease in respiratory rate.
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