A female 36-year-old bank executive was recently promoted to vice president. She and her husband have two school-age children. The patient is being seen at the clinic and reports severe abdominal pain with diarrhea
During the assessment, the patient explains to the health care worker that she and her family will be moving to another state because of her promotion. Her children are upset about leaving their friends. The health care worker recognizes that which of the following information is a priority for patient teaching? a. Providing growth and development information about the school-age child
b. Recommending a gastroenterologist
c. Offering to call a moving company
d. Discussing how a high level of stress can cause illness
D
An adult experiencing a high level of stress is at a greater risk for accidents and certain stress-related illnesses such as headaches, depression, gastrointestinal disorders, and infections. Although it is important to give the patient information regarding normal stages of growth and development in school-age children; this is not the cause of the symptoms. Referral to a gastroenterologist would occur after stress management techniques have been tried; or symptoms become worse. Calling a moving company does not address the real problem of stress.
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