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meagbuch

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A client's symptoms are consistent with those seen in the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS). Which of the following symptoms did the nurse most likely assess in this client?
 
  1. Mental exhaustion, cool skin, and decreased senses
  2. Elevation of blood pressure, dilated pupils, and tachycardia
  3. Hyperventilation, nausea, and vomiting
  4. Physical illness, hypertension, and shortness of breath

Question 2

A client tells the nurse that he feels stressed out. The nurse realizes which of the following regarding stress?
 
  1. Stress can be caused by a variety of situations.
  2. Stressors do not cause a need for change.
  3. Positive events do not increase stress.
  4. All events are regarded as threatening to self.



dajones82

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Stress can be caused by both positive and negative situations. These situations produce changes in the individual. Not all situations (e.g., positive stress) are regarded as threatening to the self. A certain level of stress produces changes that are needed for growth and survival.



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