Physiological AdaptationQuestion 903 of 2368
Which findings should the nurse expect in a client who is having an acute stress response?
- Decreased heart rate, low blood pressure, constricted pupils, and dry skin
- Elevated heart rate, low blood pressure, dilated pupils, and dry skin
- Decreased respiratory rate, elevated blood pressure, and constricted pupils
- Elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, dilated pupils, and diaphoresis
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Correct answer: Elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, dilated pupils, and diaphoresis
The fight, flight, or freeze response raises heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, dilates the pupils, and causes sweating.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Concepts: Acute Stress Response. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026