Which symptom should a nurse identify as typical of the "fight-or-flight" response?
A. Pupil constriction
B. Increased heart rate
C. Increased salivation
D. Increased peristalsis
ANS: B
During the "fight-or-flight" response, the heart rate increases in response to the release of epinephrine. Pupils dilate to enhance vision. Salivation and peristalsis decrease as the body slows unessential functions. OK
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