A client has been brought to the health care facility with accident-related injuries. During the initial interview, the client becomes agitated, upset and is unable to answer any more of the nurse's questions
What does the nurse conclude about the condition of the client?
A) The client's mind is preparing for a fight-or-flight response as he relates the incident.
B) The client's mind is numb, and he is not able to react to further questions from the nurse.
C) The brain is receiving less oxygen with each passing minute, which does not allow him to speak.
D) The brain is sending chemicals to the bloodstream that make the client afraid of the questions.
Ans: A
The client is currently in the alarm stage, where the stimulating neurotransmitters and neurohormones are released, which prepare the client for a fight-or-flight response. The brain, at this time, receives more oxygen to sharpen the senses and coordination. The brain also sends more chemicals to the bloodstream, which helps the client to keep alert for an extended period of time.
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