Author Question: According to the Stuart Stress Adaptation Model, which person can be assessed as being the closest ... (Read 44 times)

Wadzanai · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

According to the Stuart Stress Adaptation Model, which person can be assessed as being the closest to the maladaptive responses end of the continuum of emotional responses?

a. A patient whose child died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 2 weeks ago, who states, I can't believe I'll never hold my baby in my arms again..
b. A patient whose spouse died 2 years ago, who states, Strong people don't mourn. I've kept busy and focused on supporting the kids..
c. A patient whose spouse died 6 months ago, who states, I hate the fact that my spouse died and left me alone after all the years we shared..
d. A patient whose fiance died 6 weeks ago, who tells the nurse, My life will never be the same. I find myself crying every day when I think of my fiance..

Question 2

You find yourself in a situation in which you are uncertain about following a provider's order for a medication.

You feel uncomfortable giving the medication based on your assessment or lack of information about the client's health history or status. When applying the value analysis model, which question would you use to come to a decision? a. What are the true reported facts about this client?
b. What is the value question that I identify?
c. Would this principle fit if this client was one of my parents?
d. Would I be legally liable if anything goes wrong?

sokh · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Suppression of emotions for a prolonged period is less adaptive than showing emotional responsiveness to loss.

Answer to Question 2

C
If you are uncomfortable regarding a medication order based on your assessment or lack of information, you should ask yourself if the principle would fit if this were one of your parents. This question is one from the value analysis model. By asking this question, you are testing the value principle by putting yourself in the position of a person involved with the decision.The situation becomes more personal when it relates to your own parents.