Which of the following reactions to stress resulting from a failure of a person's will, strength, endurance, and courage?
a. Disturbed self-esteem
b. Regression
c. Hopelessness
d. PTSD
D
As with stress overload, PTSD is not a disordered response to stress resulting from a failure of a person's will, strength, endurance, or courage. The stress response is automatic and essential for survival. If threats to survival are multiple and relentless, without adequate time for recovery time, it is difficult for brain and body chemistry to quickly adjust. PTSD should be thought of as a "normal" response to abnormal and impossible demands. Post-traumatic stress responses, however, manifest as multiple distressing symptoms.
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A) Agriculture B) Construction C) Mining D) Transportation
The CNS is more likely than the NP to be involved with:
a. Diagnosing health problems b. Managing chronic disease c. Limiting disability d. Conducting community assessments
A client is experiencing frequent infections. For what should the nurse plan to assess this client?
1. Edema in the spine 2. Alterations in the lymph system 3. Central nervous system alterations 4. Confusion
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A) Open B) Closed C) Differentiated D) Pseudocohesive