A client is dealing with the death of her husband 10 days ago. The client tells the nurse she has lost her appetite and struggles to eat meals. The nurse understands that this is:
A) part of the normal sympathetic stress response.
B) a form of maladaptive coping.
C) the woman's personal coping style.
D) an example of the resolution of loss.
Ans: A
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Some individuals lose their appetite during stressful situations. This is actually part of the normal sympathetic stress response that diminishes appetite and digestive function. Sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity, however, should be short-term and a person's appetite should return.
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