While assessing a patient, the nurse is aware that the body responds to stress. Which of the following is an immediate physiologic response to stress?
A) Vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels
B) Increased blood pressure
C) Decrease in blood glucose levels
D) Pupil constriction
Ans: B
Feedback: An initial response to stress as seen by the "fight or flight" response is an increase in the patient's heart rate and blood pressure. Vasoconstriction leads to the increase in blood pressure. Blood glucose levels increase, supplying more readily available energy and dilation of the pupils.
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