Asked by Kellan Maxwell on May 11, 2024
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An individual says to the nurse, "I feel so stressed out lately. I think the stress is affecting my body also." Which somatic complaints are most likely to accompany this feeling? (Select all that apply.)
A) Headache
B) Neck pain
C) Insomnia
D) Anorexia
E) Myopia
Somatic Complaints
Physical symptoms that a person experiences, which may not have a medical explanation but are often related to psychological factors.
Insomnia
A common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep, affecting an individual's quality of life and health.
- Identify the contribution of cortisol to the body's response to stress.
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Naman VermaMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A, B, C, D
Explanation :
When individuals feel "stressed-out," they often have accompanying somatic complaints, especially associated with sleep, eating, and headache or back pain. Changes in vision, such as myopia, would not be expected.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the contribution of cortisol to the body's response to stress.
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