Sources of physiologic stress in the acutely ill include (Select all that apply.)
a. hypotension.
b. hypoxia.
c. fever.
d. neurologic deficits.
e. eupnea.
B, C, D
Physiologic alterations in heart rate and blood pressure can be measured and taken into consideration during the teaching-learning encounter. Sources of physiologic stress in acutely ill patients include medications, pain, hypoxia, decreased cerebral and peripheral perfusion, hypotension, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, infection, sensory alterations, fever, and neurologic deficits.
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