Which of these processes allows some individuals to handle a great deal of stress while others find it difficult to handle even a small amount of stress?
a. adaptive measures c. conditioning
b. cognitive reframing d. crisis intervention
C
There are many ways in which individuals react to stress and learn to conserve their adaptive energy through conditioning, or practicing a specific behavior until it becomes an automatic response.
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measures with a patient who is receiving antineoplastic drug therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching? a. "I will avoid those who have recently had a vaccination." b. "I will eat only fresh fruits and vegetables." c. "I will report a sore throat, cough, or low-grade temperature." d. "It is important for both my family and me to practice good hand washing."
A nurse is concerned that there is an overuse of services by clients receiving care from a local physician. Which of the following statements describes what is occurring in this situation?
a. Treatment decisions are made conserva-tively. b. Disability and mortality are being reduced. c. Disparities in quality of care provided are increasing. d. Unnecessary tests, surgeries, and treat-ments are being ordered.
Which of the following roles of the nurse is most important in providing continuity of care to clients? Select all that apply
A) Educator B) Collaborator C) Mentor D) Advocate E) Role model
The client delivered her second child one day ago. The client's temperature is 101.4° F, her pulse is 100, and her blood pressure is 110/70 . Her lochia is moderate, serosanguinous, and malodorous. She is started on IV antibiotics
The nurse provides education for the client and her partner. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective? A. "This condition is called parametritis." B. "Gonorrhea is the most common organism that causes this type of infection." C. "My Beta-strep culture being positive may have contributed to this problem." D. "If I had walked more yesterday, this probably wouldn't have happened."