An older adult patient who is experiencing extreme stress related to an admission to the hospital would be expected to demonstrate:
1. increased heart rate.
2. decreased blood pressure.
3. irregular respiration.
4. dilation of the pupils.
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Stress stimulates the fight-or-flight reaction, with release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, which causes increased heart rate and BP, reduced peristalsis, and pupil dilation.
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