The nurse is instructing a community education class on stress. The nurse asks the participants, "Is all stress bad for you?" Which answer, by the participants, is most accurate?
A) "Yes, all stress has negative effects on the body systems."
B) "Yes, all stress is bad but in varying degrees depending on the nature."
C) "No, not all stress is bad, but all stress can make a person sick."
D) "No, the right amount of stress can be motivating to accomplish goals."
D
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The most accurate answer is the participant that states that not all stress is bad because the right amount of stress can be motivating. Just the right amount of stress, called eustress, is what maintains a healthy balance in life.
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