After completing an assessment the nurse asks the client questions about stress. What observations caused the nurse to focus on this area of the client's health? Select all that apply
1. Hives
2. Neck ache
3. Blurred vision
4. Excessive thirst
5. Heart palpitations
1, 2, 5
Rationale 1: Hives are a physiological sign of stress.
Rationale 2: Neck pain is a physiological sign of stress.
Rationale 3: Blurred vision is not a physiological sign of stress.
Rationale 4: Excessive thirst is not a physiological sign of stress.
Rationale 5: Heart palpitations are a physiological sign of stress.
Global Rationale: Hives, neck pain, and palpitations are physiological signs of stress. Blurred vision and excessive thirst are not physiological signs of stress.
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