The nurse planning to teach a patient how to use Benson's ...

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The nurse planning to teach a patient how to use Benson's relaxation techniques to treat hypertension is essentially teaching the patient to:
 
  a. switch from the sympathetic mode of the autonomic nervous system to the parasympathetic mode.
  b. alter the internal state by modifying electronic signals related to physiological processes.
  c. replace stress-producing thoughts and activities with daily stress-reducing thoughts and activities.
  d. reduce catecholamine production and promote the production of additional beta-endorphins.

Question 2

The collection of perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that relate to one's size and appearance is called:
 
  a. Body image
  b. Self-esteem
  c. Self-concept
  d. Body parameters

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Answer to Question 1

A
When the sympathetic nervous system is operative, the individual experiences muscular tension and an elevated pulse, blood pressure, and respiratory rate. Relaxation is achieved when the sympathetic nervous system is quieted and the parasympathetic nervous system is operative. Modifying electronic signals is the basis for biofeedback, a behavioral approach to stress reduction. Altering thinking and activities from more-stressful to less-stressful reflects the cognitive approach to stress management. Reducing catecholamine production is the basis for guided imagery's effectiveness.

Answer to Question 2

A
This is the definition of body image.