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DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When discussing his problem, a client tells the nurse that he is always doing small, petty jobs for everyone and he is not happy about it. Because of this, he is feeling stressed and has been getting into fights with his wife.

What should the nurse suggest to help the client overcome this problem?

A) Change jobs.
B) Avoid people who dump tasks on him.
C) Take control of the situation.
D) Avoid doing petty jobs.

Question 2

A client age 35 years is stressed because he is having problems with his superiors at work. The client says that he had an argument with his superiors about his salary.

He has become very anxious and has started consuming large amounts of caffeine very frequently. He also suffers from insomnia and gets angry quickly. Which of the following techniques should the nurse suggest to help the client?

A) Non-therapeutic coping strategy
B) Negative coping strategy
C) Therapeutic coping strategy
D) Sensory manipulation strategy

ashely1112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
A behavioral technique for modifying stress is to take control rather than become immobilized. This is also known as alternative behavior. Another behavioral approach to reduce stress is to sometimes say no, in order to avoid becoming overwhelmed and more stressed. Changing jobs, avoiding the person, or avoiding the petty jobs would not help.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Therapeutic coping strategies usually help the person to acquire insight, gain confidence to confront reality, and develop emotional maturity. Maladaption results when people use non-therapeutic coping strategies such as mind- and mood-altering substances, hostility and aggression, excessive sleep, avoidance of conflict, and abandonment of social activities. Sensory manipulation involves altering moods, feelings, and physiologic responses by stimulating pleasure centers in the brain using sensory stimuli. Negative coping strategies may provide immediate temporary relief from a stressor, but they eventually cause problems.