A client who experiences stress on a regular basis asks a nurse what causes these feelings. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A. "Genetics have nothing to do with your temperament."
B. "How you reacted to past experiences influences how you feel now."
C. "If you're in good physical health, your stress level will be low."
D. "Stress can always be avoided if appropriate coping mechanisms are employed."
B
Past experiences are occurrences that result in learned patterns that can influence an individual's current adaptation response. They include previous exposure to the stressor or other stressors in general, learned coping responses, and degree of adaptation to previous stressors.
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