A Patient Who Had Been Complaining of Intolerable Stress at Work

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient who had been complaining of intolerable stress at work has demonstrated the ability to use progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing techniques.He will return to the clinic for follow-up evaluation in 2 weeks.Which data will best suggest that the patient is successfully using these techniques to cope more effectively with stress?

• A) The patient's wife reports that he spends more time sitting quietly at home.
• B) He reports that his appetite,mood,and energy levels are all good.
• C) His systolic blood pressure has gone from the 140s to the 120s (mm Hg).
• D) He reports that he feels better and that things are not bothering him as much.