The nurse conducts a neurological assessment for a patient. Which finding correlates to a parasympathetic stimulation of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?

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Pupils that are constricted are a sign of parasympathetic stimulation of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), as the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for "rest and digest" functions, which include decreasing pupil size to protect the eyes from bright light.

The Nurse Conducts a Neurological Assessment for a Patient