Which assessment finding is reflective of the parasympathetic nervous system?
1. Frequent bowel movements
2. Elevated liver enzymes
3. Pupils 8 mm and equal
4. Decreased urine output
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Increased peristalsis causing frequent bowel movements is a response of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 2: Elevated liver enzymes are a sympathetic nervous system response.
Rationale 3: Pupils 8 mm and equal is a sympathetic nervous system response.
Rationale 4: A decrease in urine output is a sympathetic nervous system response.
Global Rationale: Increased peristalsis causing frequent bowel movements is a response of the parasympathetic nervous system. Elevated liver enzymes, pupils 8 mm and equal, and a decrease in urine output are all sympathetic nervous system responses.
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