The nurse, trying to promote positive health habits regarding stress management is aware of the external influences on young and middle adult clients. With this knowledge, the nurse recognizes that an effective strategy for this age-group is:
1. Teaching clients to abstain from all alcohol consumption
2. Demonstrating how to take an accurate blood pressure measurement
3. Determining an effective daily exercise schedule for stress reduction
4. Describing the types of medications commonly used for treating depression
ANS: 3
Exercise on a routine basis can be an effective strategy to reduce the stress experienced by young and middle adults. Exercise is a positive health habit for this age-group. Clients do not have to abstain from all alcohol consumption. Teaching clients to abstain from excessive alcohol consumption is important, but it is not a proactive positive health habit to help reduce stress. Monitoring one's blood pressure may be important, but it is not a proactive positive health habit to help reduce stress. Teaching clients about types of medication used for treating depression does not help the client develop positive health habits for reducing stress.
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