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, Mary C. Townsend: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing- Concepts of Care in
Evidence-Based Practice 9th Edition

Chapter 01. The Concept of Stress Adaptation
Multiple Choice
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1. A client has experienced the death of a close family member and at the same time becomes unemployed.
This situation has resulted in a 6-month score of 110 on the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire. How should
the nurse evaluate this client data?

A. The client is experiencing severe distress and is at risk for physical and psychological illness.
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B. A score of 110 on the Miller and Rahe Recent Life Changes Questionnaire indicates no significant threat of
stress-related illness.

C. Susceptibility to stress-related physical or psychological illness cannot be estimated without knowledge of
coping resources and available supports.
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D. The client may view these losses as challenges and perceive them as opportunities.

ANS: C

The Recent Life Changes Questionnaire is an expanded version of the Schedule of Recent Experiences and the
Rahe-Holmes Social Readjustment Rating Scale. A 6-month score of 300 or more, or a year-score total of 500
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or more, indicates high stress in a clients life. However, positive coping mechanisms and strong social support
can limit susceptibility to stress-related illnesses.

KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation | Client Need:
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2. A physically and emotionally healthy client has just been fired. During a routine office visit he states to a
nurse: Perhaps this was the best thing to happen. Maybe Ill look into pursuing an art degree. How should the
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A. Irrelevant

B. Harm/loss

C. Threatening
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, The client perceives the situation of job loss as a challenge and an opportunity for growth.

KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Assessment | Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity

3. Which client statement should alert a nurse that a client may be responding maladaptively to stress?

A. Ive found that avoiding contact with others helps me cope.
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B. I really enjoy journaling; its my private time.

C. I signed up for a yoga class this week.

D. I made an appointment to meet with a therapist.
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ANS: A

Reliance on social isolation as a coping mechanism is a maladaptive method to relieve stress. It can prevent
learning appropriate coping skills and can prevent access to needed support systems.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation | Client Need:
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4. A nursing student finds that she comes down with a sinus infection toward the end of every semester. When
this occurs, which stage of stress is the student most likely experiencing?

A. Alarm reaction stage

B. Stage of resistance
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C. Stage of exhaustion

D. Fight-or-flight stage

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At the stage of exhaustion, the students exposure to stress has been prolonged and adaptive energy has been
depleted. Diseases of adaptation occur more frequently in this stage.
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KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Assessment | Client Need:
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5. A school nurse is assessing a female high school student who is overly concerned about her appearance. The
clients mother states, Thats not something to be stressed about! Which is the most appropriate nursing
response?
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KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Implementation | Client Need:
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6. A bright student confides in the school nurse about conflicts related to attending college or working to add
needed financial support to the family. Which coping strategy is most appropriate for the nurse to recommend
to the student at this time?

, A. Meditation

B. Problem-solving training

C. Relaxation

D. Journaling

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The student must assess his or her situation and determine the best course of action. Problem-solving training,
by providing structure and objectivity, can assist in decision making.

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