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Melani1276

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A patient in the clinic is diagnosed with General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS). Which physiological symptoms would indicate that the patient is in the last stage of this syndrome if the patient is unable to find resolution of the stressor?
 
  1. Infection, migraines, stroke
  2. Increased cortisol, stroke, high cholesterol levels
  3. Hallucinations, fatigue, decreased immune response
  4. Decreased albumin, increased adrenaline, decreased blood pressure

Question 2

The nurse is taking care of a patient newly diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Which process is most important in providing care to patients with anxiety disorders?
 
  1. Review of the health care professional's orders for the patient
  2. Acquisition of information from the patient's high school counselor
  3. Assessment of the patient's response during the initial phase of treatment
  4. Awareness of the nurse's own anxiety and how it may affect the patient's treatment



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1
Explanation: The stage of exhaustion is the last stage of General Adaptation Syndrome. Physical and psychological manifestations of this stage include migraines, delusions, and/or hallucinations. The body is unable to compensate and begins to fail, and the patient exhibits symptoms such as elevated blood pressure, infection, stroke, cardiac arrest, and renal failure. Without resolution death may occur. The other answer choices do not reflect the last stage of General Adaptation Syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4
Explanation: Because nurses encounter anxiety in patients, families, staff, and themselves on a daily basis, it is important that nurses be aware of their own anxiety and how it affects others. It is important to acquire information about the patient's condition through review of orders, assessment, and peers/family, however, becoming comfortable with how anxiety affects the nurse is important in learning what it represents for patients in order to promote healing and alleviate suffering.




Melani1276

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


bulacsom

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

 

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