The patient whose lower extremities were crushed in a motor vehicle accident is likely experiencing "fight-or-flight." Which finding would the nurse attribute to that neuroendocrine response?
A)Heart rate is 78.
B)Bowel sounds are diminished.
C)The patient has very little bleeding from the injury.
D)The patient has decreased level of consciousness.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The "fight-or-flight" response is characterized by decreased activity in the digestive and urinary systems, leading to decreased bowel sounds and urinary output. Heart rate may be increased, not 78 bpm, due to increased sympathetic nervous system activity. Bleeding is not necessarily related to the "fight-or-flight" response. Level of consciousness may be altered due to head injury, but not specifically related to the "fight-or-flight" response.

The Patient Whose Lower Extremities Were Crushed in a Motor