Helenann, a long-term care nurse educator, noted that one of the staff members was complaining of stress and anxiety. A common physiological response to stress and anxiety is:
A.
Urticaria.
B.
Light-headiness.
C.
Sedation.
D.
Palpitations.
ANS: D
Palpitations are a common physiological response to stress and anxiety.
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