Stress, Coping and Family Dynamics

In contrast to anxiety, fear is characterized by:

A withdrawn and isolated client is most likely suffering from what type of stressors on basic human needs?

Nurse is assessing a pt that lost her husband. Nurse realizes pt is unable to cope & is disorganized. Best intervention?

at a counseling session pt says, "I just try to forget about my spouse hitting me." Which coping mechanism is this?

Prior to a pt bone marrow biop. the nurse has educated procedure. Nurses actions show what stress management technique?

nurse is teaching deep breating. What outcome will the nurse anticipate occurring after performing exercise w/ the pts?

Nurse has accepted overtime shifts over the past several months. Which behavior shows the nurse is experiencing burnout?

A pt who is going to have surgery is nervous. What nursing intervention is most important for the nurse to perform?

Which system is responsible for initiating the fight-or-flight response to stress?

Pt with a foodborne illness is concerned his GI tract will never be the same. Which would be an appropriate response?

A pt presents with a flare of lupus. Which statement made by the pt would cause the nurse to suspect a stress reaction?

Which teaching would the nurse provide to the client to combat the effect intense stress has on developing illness?

56y.o is unemployed, stressed & not coping. Feels like he needs to numb the pain. what would you be most concerned with?

Impaired balance and uncontrolled tremors of Parkinson's disease is correlated with which neurotransmitter?

Pt has been confined to bed for > 1 year is concerned about the shrinking size of legs. How will the nurse respond to pt

When nurses become overwhelmed in their jobs and develop symptoms of anxiety and stress, they are experiencing what?

assessing a family, nurse gets data about who has primary responsibility for decision making and finances. This is?

Cells in which organ are unable to regenerate?

A pt is having a stress response r/t an accident. What does the nurse identify will be excreted from the adrenal cortex?

during an apt pt states, "IDK why God is punishing me like this." The nurse would identify which nursing dx as priority:

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient diagnosed with PTSD. Which of the following would be the priority?

a stressed pt has colds, headaches, muscular tension, excessive tiredness, etc. At what stage of stress is the pt?

Which of the following conditions triggers the general adaptation syndrome?

Nurse determines a pt understands instruction about progressive relaxation when the pt states the technique requires:

The nurse is conducting a community education program on stress. The nurse includes which information?

a5y.o. is refusing to go to school and wont go to bed at resonable hour. Which statement shows more education is needed?

Nurse is developing a POC to assist a pt in coping with a BKA on the right leg. Which intervention should ne included?

Homes have been destroyed & lives lost in natural disaster. CH nurse expects to see negative stress reactions such as:

A nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress for a pt based on assessment of which of the following?

pts dad has passed away, & her mom requires help d/t disabilities. pt is married, has kids & works. these factors are:

A 12y.o. boy taken to the ED after a soccer injury cries out, "Look, my leg is bigger now!" How will the nurse respond?

Instructor thinks that additional class time is needed when class identifies which as an indicator of depression?

A nurse hears a pt yelling for help. pt tachypnic and panicing, HR elevated and 02 low. whats the first step to help pt

A potty trained toddler leaves the hospital and becomes incontinent. what is this behavior called?

A nurse is preparing a community presentation on substance abuse. Which would the nurse expect to include?

What lifestyle factors will the nurse consider when conducting a health risk appraisal?

Nurse is caring for a client showing signs of stress. Which cognitive symptom associated with stress does the nurse see?

The general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is a physiologic response to a stressor. Which stage is not a part of the process?

A nurse is providing care for pt who had a stroke. Which nursing intervention reflects the tertiary level of prevention?

Spanish-speaking pt is admitted to the ED with a UTI & is having a stress response. priority nursing intervention is?

PT has gastroenteritis. He has diarrhea, dehydration & C/O feeling warm. What systemic response may pt experience?

Which of the following would a nurse least likely assess in a client experiencing anxiety?

When approaching health care holistically, which of the following would the nurse do?

Parent locked keys in car with baby in the car seat. In a panic the mom gets help from locksmith, what type of reaction?

teen is talking about recent breakup. Tells nurse she just stays in bed all day & is only sleeps. What coping strategy:

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic pain. Which long-term coping strategies may be helpful in this situation?

Preparing for a class discussion on family health & the effects of illness on it. Which would the instructor incorperate

Woman asks the nurse why she seems to be more sensitive to stress than her husband The nurse explains the contributer is

When assessing a client for manifestations of PTSD, which would the nurse expect to assess?

The nurse is aware that this brain mapping will help determine if the client is dealing with which disorders?

Which statement correctly explains a person's interactions with basic human needs?

Which client is experiencing the panic level of anxiety?

A client who responds to bad news concerning his lab reports by crying uncontrollably is handling stress by using:

Which of the following factors are implicated in the development of heart disease?