After dealing with a variety of physical stressors, a client is entering the stage of exhaustion. The nurse should recognize that the end of this stage will depend upon which factors?
1. Release of hormones
2. Severity of the stressor
3. Reversal of body changes
4. External resources provided
5. Energy resources of the client
Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Release of hormones occurs in the shock phase of stress.
Rationale 2: The end of this stage depends largely on the severity of the stressor.
Rationale 3: Reversal of body changes occurs in the countershock phase of stress.
Rationale 4: The end of this stage depends largely on the external adaptive resources provided.
Rationale 5: The end of this stage depends largely on the adaptive energy resources of the individual.
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