Multiple Choice
An older adult patient is experiencing extreme stress related to an admission to the hospital.What should the nurse expect the patient to demonstrate?
A) Decreased heart rate
B) Decreased blood pressure (BP)
C) Irregular respiration
D) Dilation of the pupils
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