Asked by Daniel Scicchitano on May 15, 2024
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A nurse designs a plan of exercise for a patient experiencing stress. The rationale the nurse should explain when presenting this plan to the treatment team is that exercise:
A) will stimulate endorphins and improve the patient's feelings of well-being.
B) prevents damage from overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
C) detoxifies the body by removing metabolic wastes and other toxins.
D) will prevent exacerbation of the stress by the limbic system.
Endorphins
Natural peptides produced by the brain that act as neurotransmitters to reduce pain perception and produce a feeling of well-being.
Sympathetic Nervous System
A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for quick action in emergencies, the 'fight or flight' response.
Limbic System
A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in basic emotions (such as fear and pleasure), drives (such as those for food and sex), and the formation of memories.
- Identify strategies for managing stress and its effects on health.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify strategies for managing stress and its effects on health.
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