A client who experiences stress on a regular basis asks a nurse ...

[abern]

A client who experiences stress on a regular basis asks a nurse what causes these feelings. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
 
  A. Genetics have nothing to do with your temperament.
  B. How you reacted to past experiences influences how you feel now.
  C. If you're in good physical health, your stress level will be low.
  D. Stress can always be avoided if appropriate coping mechanisms are employed.

Question 2

Research undertaken by Miller and Rahe in 1997 demonstrated a correlation between the effects of life change and illness. This research led to the development of the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire (RLCQ).
 
  Which principle most limits the effectiveness of this tool? A. Specific illnesses are not identified.
  B. The numerical values associated with specific life events are randomly assigned
  C. Stress is viewed as only a physiological response.
  D. Personal perception of the event is excluded.

[bimper21]

Answer to Question 1

B
Past experiences are occurrences that result in learned patterns that can influence an individual's current adaptation response. They include previous exposure to the stressor or other stressors in general, learned coping responses, and degree of adaptation to previous stressors.

Answer to Question 2

D
Individuals differ in response to life events. The RLCQ uses a scale that does not take these differences into consideration.

[abern]

Correct answers!

[bimper21]

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