Which of the following interventions would be MOST appropriate in assisting a client deal with stress? (Select all that apply.)
a. teach relaxation exercises d. encourage verbalization of feelings
b. plan care for client e. encourage increase in workload
c. minimize environmental stimuli f. establish a trusting relationship
A, C, D, F
Factors that affect a person's ability to cope with stress include immediate individual needs, individual perception of danger, amount of support from others, personal belief in ability to handle stress, and the number of concurrent or cumulative stressors with which the person is dealing. People use adaptive measures to deal directly with a stressful situation or the symptoms the situation produces; these measures require minimal expenditure of energy and include relaxation, behavioral changes, and support networks.
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