ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who experiences severe anxiety when going to work. The nurse should identify that which of the following areas of the autonomic nervous system is stimulated when the client goes to work?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Sympathetic nervous system. When the client experiences severe anxiety, the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated. This is known as the "fight or flight" response, where the body prepares to respond to a perceived threat. Activation of the sympathetic nervous system leads to increased heart rate, dilated pupils, sweating, and other physical responses to help the individual cope with the stressful situation. The other choices (B: Limbic system, C: Parasympathetic nervous system, D: Vagus nerve) are not directly responsible for the physiological response to stress and anxiety. The limbic system is involved in emotions, the parasympathetic nervous system promotes relaxation and rest, and the vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system involved in calming the body.
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