A Patient Tells the Nurse, "I Know That I Should

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient tells the nurse, "I know that I should reduce the stress in my life, but I have no idea where to start." What would be the best initial nursing response?

• A) "Physical exercise works to elevate mood and reduce anxiety."
• B) "Reading about stress and how to manage it might be a good place to start."
• C) "Why not start by learning to meditate? That technique will cover everything."
• D) "Let's talk about what is going on in your life and then look at possible options."

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Definitions:

Placentas

Organs in the uterus of pregnant mammals that nourish and maintain the fetus through the umbilical cord.

Dissociation

A psychological experience of disconnection from one’s thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity.

Conscious Awareness

The condition of being conscious of one's own being, feelings, ideas, and environment.

Painful Memories

Recollections from the past that cause emotional distress and discomfort when remembered or recalled.