When a patient's vagus nerve is stimulated, what does the nurse expect to observe?
a. Increased gastrointestinal activity
b. Increased heart rate
c. Pupil constriction
d. Vasoconstriction
ANS: A
Stimulation of the vagus nerve increases gastrointestinal activity. Stimulation of the vagus de-creases heart rate, causes pupil dilation, and leads to vasodilation.
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