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plus1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is conducting a risk appraisal related to the patient's lifestyle choices. What questions would be appropriate for the nurse to ask? Select all that apply.

a. What is your job?
b. What is your marital status?
c. What are your hobbies?
d. Are you sexually active?
e. Have you moved recently?

Question 2

Hardiness is a quality in which an individual experiences high levels of stress yet does not fall ill. What are the general characteristics of a hardy person? Select all that apply.

a. Contemplation
b. Control
c. Commitment
d. Challenge

jordangronback · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D
A person's occupation is a significant component of his lifestyle, so this would be an important question to ask. Marital status plays an important role in lifestyle, so this is an appropriate question to ask. Hobbies should be assessed to determine specific lifestyle risks for this patient. Even married people should be asked about sexual activity, because sexual activity can have a significant impact on health and risk for health problems. A question about a recent move would not be a question asked regarding lifestyle, but might be a question asked when assessing stress levels. Questions about the type of dwelling might also indicate activity levels.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D
Control, commitment, and challenge are associated with a strong resistance to negative feelings that occur under adverse circumstances. Contemplation is the first stage of the Transtheoretical Model of Change, not a characteristic of hardiness.