A client is informed of the need for surgery to correct a potentially life-threatening health problem.Afterward,the nurse determines that the client is experiencing physiological indicators of stress.What did the nurse assess to make this determination?
(Select all that apply)
A)Dilated pupils
B)Diaphoretic
C)Tachycardia
D)Flaccid muscle tone
E)Excessive oral secretions

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Dilated pupils, diaphoresis (sweating), and tachycardia (increased heart rate) are common physiological indicators of stress, as they are part of the body's "fight or flight" response mediated by the sympathetic nervous system.

A Client Is Informed of the Need for Surgery to Correct