Author Question: When an individual's stress response is sustained over a long period of time, which physiological ... (Read 94 times)

waynest · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

When an individual's stress response is sustained over a long period of time, which physiological effect of the endocrine system should a nurse anticipate?

A. Decreased resistance to disease
B. Increased libido
C. Decreased blood pressure
D. Increased inflammatory response

Question 2

A nursing instructor is asking students about diseases of adaptation and when they are likely to occur. Which student response indicates that learning has occurred?

A. When an individual has limited experience dealing with stress
B. When an individual inherits maladaptive genes
C. When an individual experiences existing conditions that exacerbate stress
D. When an individual's physiological and psychological resources have become depleted

joanwhite · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
In a general adaptation syndrome, prolonged exposure to stress leads to the stage of exhaustion at which time the body's compensatory mechanisms no longer function effectively and diseases of adaptation occur. A decreased immune response is seen at this stage.

Answer to Question 2

D
During the stage of exhaustion of the general adaptation syndrome, the individual loses the capacity to adapt effectively because physiological and psychological resources have become depleted. This is the time when diseases of adaptation may occur.