The nurse encourages a patient to use the problem-focused ...

[armygirl]

The nurse encourages a patient to use the problem-focused approach to reduce stress to ___________________ ________________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. confront a stressor.
  b. use emotional distancing to alter perception of the stressor.
  c. develop alternative coping skills.
  d. identify a specific stressor.
  e. practice a strategy with small stressors.

Question 2

The nurse cautions that the use of avoidance is an effective stress reducer if ___________________ _________. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. the stressor has great personal significance.
  b. avoidance does not affect the outcome of the event.
  c. the stressor is not a frequently recurring event.
  d. continued avoidance does not add stress.
  e. avoidance does not diminish the self-image.

[chloejackso]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D, E

[armygirl]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bitingbit]

Gracias!