Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect with a client w

Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect with a client who is experiencing acute pain?

1. Bradycardia
2. Bradypnea
3. Diaphoresis
4. Decreased muscle tension

ANSWER

ANS: 3
An expected assessment finding of a client experiencing acute pain would be diaphoresis result-ing from sympathetic nerve stimulation. Additional assessment findings of a client experiencing acute pain would be an increased heart rate, respiratory rate, and muscle tension.