A client is informed of the need for surgery to correct a potentially life-threatening health problem.Afterward,the nurse determines that the client is experiencing physiological indicators of stress.What did the nurse assess to make this determination?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
A)Dilated pupils
B)Diaphoretic
C)Tachycardia
D)Flaccid muscle tone
E)Excessive oral secretions

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Dilated pupils, diaphoresis, and tachycardia are all physiological indicators of stress. Flaccid muscle tone and excessive oral secretions are not typically associated with stress.

A Client Is Informed of the Need for Surgery to Correct