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Serotonin may contribute to adaptation in what way? |
- Stabilizes mood, induces sleep, and regulates temperature |
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What are some of the non-therapeutic coping strategies? |
- mind and mood altering substances - hostility and aggression - excessive sleep - avoidance of conflict - abandonment of social activities |
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When assessing a client who's under stress, what are some general stress-reduction techniques the nurse can do? |
- explaining in an understandable manner - informing client and family of their situation - remaining calm during the discussion with the client - being available to the client - listening to the client - responding promptly when the client signals for assistance - encouraging family interaction - advocating on behalf of client - referring client and family to helpful resources |
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What are some therapeutic coping strategies? |
- seeking professional assistance - using problem solving techniques - demonstrating assertive behavior - practicing progressive relaxation - turning to a comforting person or higher power |
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TRUE or FALSE? Aerobic exercise is known to cause a release of endorphins and help improve mood. |
- TRUE |
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TRUE or FALSE? Socialization, sleep, and meditation also helps in releasing endorphins and consequent improvement in mood. |
- FALSE |
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The nurse has checked the client's blood glucose levels and found them to be elevated. Upon inquiry, the client discloses that he is finding his admission in the hospital stressful. Which stage of stress is the client experiencing? |
- Alarm Stage because the body is responding to a stressor which is increasing his blood glucose. |
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What is the purpose of the sympathetic nervous system? |
- it prepares the body for a "fight or flight" response
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What is the main purpose of the tool Social Readjustment Rating Scale developed by Holmes and Rahe in 1967? |
- it is used to predict a person's potential for developing a stress-related disorder |
