Nurses can best help patients deal with stress by
a. helping patients eliminate all stress from their lives.
b. helping patients communicate their stress better to friends and family.
c. helping patients evaluate their lifestyles for areas of potential stress.
d. intervening in the family system to reduce family stress.
ANS: C
A
It is not possible or desirable to eliminate all stress from one's life.
B
Having someone to talk to may be helpful in reducing stress, but problem solving and planning are more effective plans for management.
C
Nurses can assist patients to restructure the stressful aspects of their lives to reduce or minimize stress.
D
It is not reasonable to expect the nurse to solve the patient's problems.
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