The nurse is assessing a client who demonstrates physiologic manifestations of a stress response. Which physiologic manifestations result for the inhibition of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Select all that apply.
A) Dry oral mucous membranes
B) Hypoactive bowel sounds
C) Increased heart rate
D) Increased respiratory rate
E) Increased depth of respirations
Answer: A, B
Dry mouth is secondary to inhibition of the parasympathetic nervous system; therefore assessment findings would reveal dry oral mucous membranes. Inhibition of the parasympathetic nervous system leads to decreased peristalsis; therefore assessment findings would indicate hypoactive bowel sounds. Increased heart rate, respiratory rate, and depth of respirations are all due to sympathetic nervous system stimulation.
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