The nurse is caring for a patient with a heightened stress response following a fearful experience. When assessing this patient, what findings will the nurse attribute to this response? (Select all that apply.)
A) Elevated serum blood glucose
B) Reduced inflammatory response
C) Heightened immune response
D) Increased blood volume
E) Extreme hunger
A, B, D
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The stress response causes an increase in blood volume and a release of glucose for energy. It also slows the rate of protein production and blocks the activities of the inflammatory and immune systems, which reserves energy. This patient is unlikely to be hungry.
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