An adolescent tells the nurse that the new diagnosis of diabetes has him "stressed out." The nurse will encourage stress reduction activities, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Daily exercise, such as walking.
2. Learning more about his illness.
3. Practicing deep breathing and other relaxation techniques.
4. Not thinking about his diagnosis.
5. Allowing the parents control of his disease.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Exercise is an effective stress reducer.
Rationale 2: Fully understanding his condition will reduce his stress.
Rationale 3: Relaxation techniques can help reduce stress.
Rationale 4: Keeping feelings and emotions in will increase stress in the adolescent.
Rationale 5: Adolescents like to be in control of themselves and are working on separation from the parents, so it would be inappropriate to encourage the child to give control to others.
Global Rationale:
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1. Brain 2. Breast 3. Prostate 4. Endometrium 5. Bone
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Which coping mechanism should a nurse expect to see a patient initially use to mourn the death of a spouse?
a. Denial b. Introjection c. Suppression d. Dissociation