A client tells the nurse that he feels "stressed out." The nurse realizes which of the following regarding stress?
1. Stress can be caused by a variety of situations.
2. Stressors do not cause a need for change.
3. Positive events do not increase stress.
4. All events are regarded as threatening to self.
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Stress can be caused by both positive and negative situations. These situations produce changes in the individual. Not all situations (e.g., positive stress) are regarded as threatening to the self. A certain level of stress produces changes that are needed for growth and survival.
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