Asked by Jamiilla Moore on May 21, 2024
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A patient on the surgical unit is 1 day postoperative for surgery to remove stomach cancer.In addition to the physiological stress this patient has undergone,the nurse recognizes that this patient will have to deal with the psychological stress of finding out that the cancer has metastasized to the liver.Which physiological change would the nurse expect to see as a response to stress?
A) Decreased heart rate
B) Increased hemoptysis output
C) Increased respiratory rate
D) Decreased cardiac output
Metastasized
The process by which cancer cells spread from their original site to other parts of the body, establishing new tumors.
Psychological Stress
Psychological stress refers to the emotional and physical strain caused by our response to pressure from the outside world.
Physiological Stress
The body's response to a demand or challenge, which can affect physical health, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure.
- Understand physiological responses to stress and how they impact patient care.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand physiological responses to stress and how they impact patient care.
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