_____ Occurs When the Critical Illness Is So Severe That

question 22

Multiple Choice

_____ occurs when the critical illness is so severe that the patient or family becomes overwhelmed.

• A) Anxiety
• B) Spiritual distress
• C) Stress overload
• D) Hopelessness

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Definitions:

Universal

Something that is applicable everywhere or in all cases; general.

Automatic

Processes or actions that occur without conscious thought or intention, often as a result of learning or habituation.

Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, either attributing them to internal dispositions or to external situations.

Social Perception

The process by which individuals form impressions of and make inferences about other people and social situations.