Which client responses are considered involuntary responses to autonomic nervous system control?
1. Becoming angry
2. Tripping over a chair
3. Complaining of nausea
4. Feeling depressed
5. Being happy
Correct Answer: 1,4,5
Rationale 1: Becoming angry is considered an involuntary response that is a signal from higher centers in the brain to the autonomic nervous system.
Rationale 2: Tripping over a chair is a voluntary response.
Rationale 3: Complaining of nausea is a voluntary response.
Rationale 4: Feeling depressed is considered an involuntary response that is a signal from higher centers in the brain to the autonomic nervous system.
Rationale 5: Being happy is considered an involuntary response that is a signal from higher centers in the brain to the autonomic nervous system.
Global Rationale: Becoming angry, feeling depressed, and being happy are all considered involuntary responses that are a signal from higher centers in the brain to the autonomic nervous system. Tripping over a chair and complaining of nausea are both voluntary responses.
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