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pragya sharda

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According to the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire, which situation would most necessitate a complete assessment of a person's stress status and coping abilities?
 
  a. A person who has been assigned more responsibility at work
  b. A parent whose job required relocation to a different city
  c. A person returning to college after an employer ceased operations
  d. A man who recently separated from his wife because of marital problems

Question 2

A nurse leads a psychoeducational group for depressed patients. The nurse plans to implement an exercise regime for each patient. The rationale to use when presenting this plan to the treatment team is that exercise:
 
  a. has an antidepressant effect comparable to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
  b. prevents damage from overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
  c. detoxifies the body by removing metabolic wastes and other toxins.
  d. improves mood stability for patients with bipolar disorders.



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annierak

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A person returning to college after losing a job is dealing with two significant stressors simultaneously. Together, these stressors total more life change units than any of the single stressors cited in the other options.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
b-Endorphins produced during exercise result in improvement in mood and lowered anxiety. The other options are not accurate.




pragya sharda

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


mochi09

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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