Author Question: A young woman, who has recently suffered acute stress, asks the nurse why she seems to be more ... (Read 55 times)

mia · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A young woman, who has recently suffered acute stress, asks the nurse why she seems to be more sensitive to stress than her husband. The nurse explains that which of the following contribute to this phenomenon?

A) Thyroid production
B) Adrenal function
C) Estrogen levels
D) Cortisol

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a post-operative Asian patient who speaks minimal English. The nurse notes the patient has not requested medication for pain. Considering the patient's culture, the nurse would:

A) Understand that, culturally, Asians often do not take medicine.
B) Understand that, culturally, Asians may see pain as weakness.
C) Understand that the patient is not in pain.
D) Understand that the patient is being difficult.