List three assumptions of Hill's original stress model that relate to family-focused care
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
Examples of assumptions:
1. Unplanned and unexpected events can be more stressful than those anticipated.
2. Severity of stress makes a difference.
3. Stressors that are ambiguous are more challenging than ones less ambiguous.
4. Stressors that occur within the family are more stressful than those outside the family.
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