The client has just received news of the death of a relative.Over the next few hours,what physiologic response should the nurse attribute to the shock phase of the alarm reaction caused by the stress of this event?
A)Drop in blood pressure from 130/80 to 120/75
B)A more bounding pulse
C)Slight increase in urine output
D)Some decrease in oxygen saturation

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During the shock phase of the alarm reaction, the body responds to stress with the "fight or flight" response, which includes an increase in heart rate and a more bounding pulse due to the release of adrenaline.

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