A Client Has Experienced the Death of a Close Family

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client has experienced the death of a close family member and at the same time becomes unemployed.This situation has resulted in a 6-month score of 110 on the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire.How should the nurse evaluate this client data?

• A) The client is experiencing severe distress and is at risk for physical and psychological illness.
• B) A score of 110 on the Miller and Rahe Recent Life Changes Questionnaire indicates no significant threat of stress-related illness.
• C) Susceptibility to stress-related physical or psychological illness cannot be estimated without knowledge of coping resources and available supports.
• D) The client may view these losses as challenges and perceive them as opportunities.

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Definitions:

Population Size

The total number of individuals within a defined area at a specific time.

Growth Rate

The rate at which an organism or population increases in size, often measured over a specific period.

Intrinsic Rate

Intrinsic rate, often mentioned in ecological contexts, refers to the maximum potential growth rate of a population under ideal conditions, where resources are unlimited and environmental factors are optimal.

Wolf Population

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