Author Question: Both situational and intrapersonal factors most likely contribute to an individual's stress ... (Read 33 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Both situational and intrapersonal factors most likely contribute to an individual's stress response. Which factor would a nurse categorize as intrapersonal?

1. Occupational opportunities
2. Economic conditions
3. Degree of flexibility
4. Availability of social supports

Question 2

When working with clients of a particular culture, which action should a nurse avoid?

1. Making direct eye contact
2. Assuming that all individuals who share a culture or ethnic group are similar
3. Supporting the client in participating in cultural and spiritual rituals
4. Using an interpreter to clarify communication

chevyboi1976 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Intrapersonal factors that might influence an individual's ability to adjust to a painful life change include social skills, coping strategies, the presence of psychiatric illness, degree of flexibility, and level of intelligence.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The nurse should avoid assuming that all individuals who share a culture or ethnic group are similar. This action constitutes stereotyping and must be avoided. Within each culture, many variations and subcultures exist. Clients should be treated as individuals.