Author Question: The nurse asks a client what strategies he uses to cope with stress. The client does not respond. ... (Read 83 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse asks a client what strategies he uses to cope with stress. The client does not respond. What should the nurse do?

1. Document that the client has no stress.
2. Move on with the assessment.
3. Ask the client whether crying occurs.
4. Suggest that the client use humor or exercise.
5. Question the use of anger.

Question 2

The adult daughter of an older client, who provides and pays for the client's care and needs, tells the nurse that her time is limited because of work responsibilities. The client complains that all the daughter ever does is work.

What basic need is being affected by the daughter's stress?
1. Love and belonging
2. Self-actualization
3. Physiological
4. Self-esteem

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: The nurse should not document that the client has no stress.
Rationale 2: The nurse should not move on with the assessment.
Rationale 3: If the client does not adequately describe how stressful situations are handled, the nurse should prompt by asking the client whether crying occurs.
Rationale 4: If the client does not adequately describe how stressful situations are handled, the nurse should prompt by suggesting the client use humor or exercise.
Rationale 5: If the client does not adequately describe how stressful situations are handled, the nurse should ask the client about using anger or being angry.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: The effects of stress on the basic need of love and belonging include becoming isolated and withdrawn, becoming overly dependent, and blaming others for problems.