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12 years ago
A patient is about to undergo major surgery. Two hours before the surgery is scheduled to begin the patient experiences "jitters," an elevated heart rate and blood pressure, increased rate of breathing, and cold sweats. What is happening?
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12 years ago
The events indicate the patient is undergoing a "fight or flight" response. The sympathetic nervous system is activated.
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