Exam 31: Stress and Coping

A client,who is experiencing anxiety,is trembling and complaining of dizziness and palpitations.The client is having a hard time following the nurse's instructions.Based on this data,which level of anxiety is the client likely experiencing?

The nurse is providing care to a client who is "in crisis." The client recently lost a job,was served with divorce papers,and has been sick with back-to-back colds for 1 month.Which nursing statement demonstrates understanding of the care of a client in crisis?

What important fact should the nurse relay to the young adult who was just diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder?

A malfunction in what system is thought to contribute to the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Free-floating anxiety is often connected to what stimulus?

Which child would the nurse recognize as being at the highest risk of experiencing toxic stress?

A nurse is caring for a client in crisis.While providing care it is imperative that the nurse communicate effectively with this client.Which is true when communicating with clients in crisis? Select all that apply.

Which hormone is one of the primary mediators of stress?

A client states,"I haven't left my house for 6 years." Based on this data,which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate for this client?

The nurse is part of a disaster response team caring for individuals after a metro bus collided with a building.What must the nurse consider when assessing the emotional state of each individual?

After a mammogram,a client is told that she needs a fine needle aspirate of a breast mass.Which action by the client demonstrates engagement in a primary appraisal of the stressful situation?

A clinic nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing crisis.The nurse needs to determine the client's immediate needs.Which is the priority action by the nurse?

A client worries every day about personal health and states,"I may not have enough medication if the weather takes a turn for the worse." This client is exhibiting a sign of which alteration in stress and coping?

Which of these is an accurate description of a crisis?

A client states to the nurse that learning how to use the blood glucose machine will have to wait until holiday events are planned.Which cognitive indication of stress is the client demonstrating?

A pregnant woman has just been informed that her baby will be born with spina bifida.The woman begins to cry,stating "Why is this happening to me? I can't take care of a baby with a disability.I can't afford to pay for all the treatments the baby will need.What am I going to do?" What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is providing care to a client who is experiencing a crisis.Which statement by the client indicates that the goals of care have not been met?

Occupation-specific stressors that are ongoing and unmanaged can lead to what extreme form of stress?

Which nursing diagnosis would be a priority for a client who is experiencing a situational crisis?

A client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)is being admitted as an inpatient.The client is obsessed with thoughts of symmetry.Which compulsive behaviors does the nurse anticipate when performing the admission assessment? Select all that apply.