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ashley

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The education consultant at St. Joseph's Hospital is giving a workshop on cognitive reframing. The consultant explains that cognitive reframing reduces stress by:
 
  a. Aiding individuals in identifying positive stressors.
  b. Helping people realize that negative thinking causes emotional distress.
  c. Eliminating negative stressors.
  d. Replacing positive self-statements with negative irrational beliefs.

Question 2

Social stressors are considered a major factor in the stress nurses experience in the healthcare system. Which of the following is not considered to be a social stressor?
 
  a. High amounts of stress in the nursing home environment
  b. Changes in the current healthcare system such as nursing strategies
  c. Disruptive behavior coming from physicians and other healthcare workers
  d. Stress triggers such as self-criticism and overanalyzing



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Cognitive reframing is a therapy that aids individuals in discovering that their irrational thoughts can be replaced with responses that are more rational. It enables individuals to gain a sense of control over the situation and can change I'll never ... to I can ... or She always ... to Sometimes she ... . It is an approach that allows individuals to replace negative thoughts and statements with others that are more realistic and helpful.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Personal stress triggers such as self-criticism are considered intrapersonal stressors; environmental factors such as change, work environment, and interactions with others are considered social stressors.



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