During an Assessment, the Nurse Learns That an Older Patient

During an assessment, the nurse learns that an older patient feels his heart race during times of stress. How would the nurse best describe this event?

A) "Your body is reacting with a fight-or-flight response which is normal."
B) "Your body is releasing a chemical to make your heart stronger because it is weak."
C) "This is not a normal response, and further testing will be required."
D) "This is an emergency and will require immediate hospitalization."