Mrs. Unger is a 36-year-old bank executive who was recently promoted to vice president. She and her husband have two school-age children. Recently Mrs. Unger has been experiencing abdominal pain and diarrhea
She is currently at a clinic where Thomas, a registered nurse, has worked since graduating from nursing school. As Thomas is assessing Mrs. Unger, she tells him that her family will be moving to another state because of her promotion and that her children are upset about leaving their friends. Thomas is planning care for Mrs. Unger and decides that which of the following is a priority for patient teaching? A. Providing growth and development information about the school-age child
B. Recommending a gastroenterologist
C. Discussing potential fluid volume deficit related to diarrhea
D. Discussing how a high level of stress can cause illness
D
An adult experiencing a high level of stress is also at a greater risk for accidents and certain stress-related illnesses such as headaches, depression, gastrointestinal disorders, and infections.
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