Which of the following responses to stressors results from the ...

[Diane]

Which of the following responses to stressors results from the activation of the local adaptation syndrome?
 
  A) A girl quickly withdraws her hand from a stream of hot tap water.
  B) A woman's impending job interview has prompted the activation of her fight-or-flight response.
  C) A man is experiencing moderate anxiety before meeting with an important client.
  D) A man has a sudden urge for a bowel movement before undergoing thoracentesis.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing his client's self-concept. The client is status postmyocardial infarction and is due to be discharged tomorrow. Which of the following focuses will give the nurse the most information about the client's self-concept?
 
  Choose all that apply.
 
  A) Body image
  B) Gender identity
  C) Self-esteem
  D) Role performance
  E) Sexual orientation

[mjenn52]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
The reflex pain response is a response to physiological stress that is a component of the local adaptation syndrome. Psychological anxiety and the activation of the fight-or-flight response are not considered to be manifestations of the local adaptation syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, D
The nurse assessing self-concept focuses on the client's personal identity, body image, self-esteem, and role performance. Sexual orientation and gender identity do not always provide information about self-concept.

[Diane]

Excellent

[nguyenhoanhat]

Gracias!