Question

practice questions
a nurse is discussing the impacts of stress on the body with a new graduate nurse. which effects should the nurse include? select all that apply.

1. low blood pressure
2. headaches
3. strong immune system
4. insomnia
5. low blood glucose
6. tachycardia

Explanation:

• Stress can cause headaches due to muscle tension and hormonal changes.
• Insomnia is common as stress activates the nervous system, making it hard to relax and sleep.
• Tachycardia (fast heart rate) occurs as the body's "fight - or - flight" response is triggered by stress.
• Stress usually causes an increase in blood pressure (not low) as the body prepares for action.
• A strong immune system is not an effect of stress; chronic stress can actually weaken the immune system.
• Stress leads to an increase in blood glucose (not low) as the body releases glucose for energy during the stress response.

Answer:

1. Headaches, 4. Insomnia, 6. Tachycardia