A hospitalized patient is very anxious about missing work and is afraid he will be fired because of his illness.What effect of stress on the nervous system does the nurse recognize that the patient is experiencing?

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Anxiety and stress can lead to sleep disturbances by affecting the normal sleep-wake cycle. Stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, leading to increased levels of adrenaline and cortisol, which can interfere with falling and staying asleep.

A Hospitalized Patient Is Very Anxious About Missing Work and Is