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Nursing students are working on a unit where a client has been hospitalized with malaria. They speak with the pharmacist about the drugs used to treat this disease. What do they learn is the primary factor for determining which drug to use?


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Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

A psychological instrument used to measure the perception of stress; it assesses the degree to which situations in one’s life are appraised as stressful.

Coping Responses

The strategies and behaviors that individuals use to manage the internal and external demands of situations that are appraised as stressful.

Daily Hassles

Minor everyday problems or annoyances that individuals face, which can accumulate and impact mental health and well-being.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

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