A client visits the clinic and tells the nurse about being under a great deal of stress on the job for the past month. Applying the factors that determine the stress response, which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
A) "What effect is the stress having on your job performance?"
B) "How would you describe the social network within your family?"
C) "What is the specific event that you find most stressful?"
D) "When did you first become aware of experiencing this stress?"
Ans: A
A given event or situation may be extremely stressful to one person but not to another. The more important or meaningful the outcome, the more vulnerable the person is to stress. Appraisal is the process in which all aspects are considered—demands, constraints, and resources are balanced with personal goals and beliefs. Asking about the social network, the specific event, or first becoming aware reflects the person–environment relationship, which is determined by the significance of the event.
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