A Group of Nursing Students Is Discussing How Their Lives

question 17

Multiple Choice

A group of nursing students is discussing how their lives have changed since beginning nursing school. The student who understands the second step of holistic cognitive theory for stress reduction recognizes which comments as descriptive of automatic thoughts? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "My lab instructor doesn't like me. I had to repeat my cardiac assessment when no one else did."
• B) "After studying for hours, I finally remembered all the steps to insert a Foley catheter. I will use this method again."
• C) "My child is having behavioral issues in preschool. I know it is because I am in school right now."
• D) "Right after I turned in my test I knew there were at least two answers that I should have changed. I know I failed the test."
• E) "Everything is falling apart in my life. I never should have come to school."

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Definitions:

Artery Walls

The layers of tissue that form the outer structure of an artery, which carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Atherosclerosis

A disease in which plaque builds up inside arteries, leading to reduced blood flow and can result in heart attack, stroke, or other health issues.

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries, which can restrict blood flow to organs and tissues.

Cardiovascular Risk

The likelihood of experiencing heart-related problems, such as heart attack or stroke, based on individual health factors and lifestyle choices.