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A client tells the nurse that he firmly believes he is ill because the building where he works is dirty with poor ventilation. The nurse realizes this client is demonstrating a mind-set that is strongly influencing his decisions and behaviors or a(n):
 
  a. paradigm.
  b. defense mechanism.
  c. imagery.
  d. stressor.

Question 2

A client tells the nurse that she has a stressful life with one crisis occurring after another. The nurse realizes that an effect of increased steroid production related to stress could lead to:
 
  a. increased coping abilities.
  b. impairment of the immune system.
  c. improved mental clarity.
  d. stabilization of vital signs.


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lkoler

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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