The client presents to the Emergency Department after a motor vehicle crash.Vital signs on admission are: heart rate 56, respiratory rate 16, blood pressure 150/90, and temperature 97°F.Which of the following vital signs indicates a sympathetic nervous system response?

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The elevated blood pressure (150/90) indicates a sympathetic nervous system response, as this system activates the body's fight-or-flight response, which can lead to increased heart rate and blood pressure. However, in this scenario, only the blood pressure is indicative of such a response.

The Client Presents to the Emergency Department After a Motor