A nurse is assessing a client's pain. The nurse notes which database finding that is indicative of acute pain?
A) Pupil constriction
B) Decreased pulse rate
C) Increased blood pressure
D) Decreased respiratory rate
Ans: C
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The increase in blood pressure that may accompany acute pain is believed to be due to overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system.
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