A school nurse is assessing a female high school student who is overly concerned about her appearance. The client's mother states, "That's not something to be stressed about!" Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A. "Teenagers! They don't know a thing about real stress."
B. "Stress occurs only when there is a loss."
C. "When you are in poor physical condition, you can't experience psychological well-being."
D. "Stress can be psychological. A threat to self-esteem may result in high stress levels."
ANS: D
Stress can be physical or psychological in nature. A perceived threat to self-esteem can be as stressful as a physiological change.
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