When assessing a patient, the nurse learns that the patient has recently been married. The nurse is aware that:
A) The patient and spouse should seek counseling due to their divorce history.
B) The patient will have better coping skills.
C) Happy events do not cause stress.
D) Marriage causes transition, which in turn causes stress.
Ans: D
Feedback: Transition can contribute to stress, even if the transition is a positive change.
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