A patient who is admitted for observation following an episode of chest pain relieved by rest and two nitroglycerin tablets tells a nurse that his job as CEO of a large firm is becoming too much to handle.
According to Selye, the nurse suspects that the patient most likely is experiencing
1. An interaction between the individual and the environment.
2. Protected poor health in a favorable environment.
3. The seeking help phase of illness.
4. The exhaustion phase of stress.
Question 2
A 42-year-old female patient who was just admitted states, I must be under too much stress. I just do not feel well. The nurse understands that her complaint could be a symptom of stress and is not surprised to find that
1. Her blood pressure is 178/96 mm Hg.
2. She sets aside some time each day to relax.
3. Her pupils are constricted and reactive to light.
4. She is limiting fats and sugar in her diet.
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