_____ occurs when the critical illness is so severe that the patient or family becomes overwhelmed
a. Anxiety
b. Spiritual distress
c. Stress overload
d. Hopelessness
C
Stress overload does not occur because the patient or family members have coping deficits or psychologic disorders. Rather, the stressors of critical illness are so numerous and severe that people become overwhelmed. Anxiety, hopelessness, and spiritual distress are examples of stress-related nursing diagnoses that occur because of an inability of coping mechanisms or strategies.
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