A patient recently lost a job as a salesperson. Which behaviors would indicate that the patient is experiencing stress? (Select all that apply.)
a. Patient describes the desire to sleep a great deal due to fatigue.
b. Patient states a decrease in participating in usual church activities.
c. Patient seems to have difficulty selecting items from a menu.
d. Patient is reading the newspaper and online job listings daily.
e. Patient continues to spend time with her dog at the dog park.
ANS: A, B, C
Correct
Excessive sleepiness/fatigue, decrease in social activities and participation in usual events, and difficulty making decisions are correct because stress affects a person physically, emotionally, and cognitively.
Incorrect
Reading the job listings and spending time with the dog at the park indicate the patient is managing the situation.
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