The nurse is alert to stressors that may have an influence on the young adult client. One example of a common stressor for this age-group is:
1. Occupational pursuits
2. Health-related matters
3. Coping with cognitive changes
4. Caring for the older adult parent
ANS: 1
A common stressor for the young adult is job stress. Health-related matters are not common stressors for the young adult. Coping with cognitive changes is not a common stressor for the young adult. Caring for older adult parents is more often seen with the middle adult, not the young adult.
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