Asked by Dominique Dickenson on Jul 05, 2024
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A client approaches the nurse in the health clinic and states,"I have been dealing with my husband's illnesses for years.Now my children want me to start babysitting for my grandchildren.I don't know whether I can handle all this." What is the nurse's interpretation of this woman's statements?
A) Some events are producing more stress for her than other events.
B) Her coping abilities are extended to her limit and she is unable to cope.
C) When there are many stressors or when stressors continue for a long period of time, adaptation is more likely to fail.
D) Coping strategies that she has used in the past are no longer successful for her now.
Coping Abilities
The strategies and mechanisms individuals use to manage stress and navigate difficult situations.
Babysitting
The temporary care of children by someone other than their parents or guardians, typically provided for a short period.
Stressors
Events, situations, or stimuli that cause stress, challenging an individual's ability to cope and potentially affecting health and well-being.
- Acknowledge the influence of stress on physical health and include preventative actions in the care of patients.
- Recognize the critical role and approaches of changing behavior to diminish stress among patients.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the influence of stress on physical health and include preventative actions in the care of patients.
- Recognize the critical role and approaches of changing behavior to diminish stress among patients.
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