Which are correct statements regarding physiological responses to pain?
A. As pain continues, the client's immune system is diminished.
B. At the onset of pain, the client's blood pressure and pulse are normal.
C. The client may hold his/her breath in response to pain.
D. Mobility is never affected by pain.
E. A client experiencing pain has an altered respiratory rate and pattern.
Answer:
A. As pain continues, the client's immune system is diminished.
C. The client may hold his/her breath in response to pain.
E. A client experiencing pain has an altered respiratory rate and pattern.
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