chp 9: stress management Flashcards
a nurse is preparing to provide an educational seminar on stress to other nursing staff. which of the following is appropriate to include in the discussion
excessive stressors cause the client to experience distress
a nurse or other health professional trained in this method uses a sensitive mechanical device to assist the client to gain voluntary control of such autonomic function as HR and BP
biofeedback
a nurse is discussing acute vs. prolonged stress with a client. which of the following should the nurse identify as an acute stress response
decreased appetite
depressed immune system
increased BP
unhappiness
a nurse is teaching a client about stress-reduction techniques
which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching
cognitive reframing will help me change my irrational thoughts to something psotive
a client says she is experiencing increased stress cuhs her significant other is “pressuring me ad my kids to live with him and he keeps nagging my son” which of the following should the nurse recommend to promote a change in client’s situation
use assertive thechniques
a nurse is caring for a client who states, “im so stressed at work cuhs of my coworker. he expects me to finish his work cuhs hes too lazy” when discussing appropriate communication, which of the following statements by the clients to his coworker indicates client understanding
when i have to pick up extra work, i feel very overwhelmed. i need to focus on my own responsibilities
