When an Individual's Stress Response Is Sustained Over a Long

question 20

Multiple Choice

When an individual's stress response is sustained over a long period of time,which physiological effect of the endocrine system should a nurse anticipate?

• A) Decreased resistance to disease
• B) Increased libido
• C) Decreased blood pressure
• D) Increased inflammatory response

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Definitions:

Dissociative Amnesia

A psychological disorder characterized by memory loss that cannot be explained by ordinary forgetfulness, often related to traumatic events.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and heightened suggestibility.

Suggestibility

The quality of being inclined to accept and incorporate the ideas, thoughts, or beliefs of others, often leading to a change in behavior or perspective.

Dissociative Fugue

Dissociative Fugue is a psychological state in which an individual loses awareness of their identity or history and may undertake unexpected travel or assume a new identity.