If Stress Lasts Longer Than a Few Hours, an Individual

question 134

Multiple Choice

If stress lasts longer than a few hours, an individual will enter the ________ phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) .

• A) alarm
• B) resistance
• C) exhaustion
• D) extension
• E) prolonged

Apply appropriate nursing theories to patient care scenarios focusing on specific needs like stress reduction.

Evaluate the impact and concerns associated with the use of standardized nursing diagnoses.

Understand the role of complexity science in nursing and its characteristics.

Identify and distinguish between descriptive, prescriptive, and grand/middle-range theories and their applications in nursing practice.

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Definitions:

Crying

The act of shedding tears often as a response to an emotional state, pain, or physical irritation.

Cooing

The soft, throaty noises made by babies as an early form of vocalization.

Chuckling

A soft, low-key form of laughter, often expressing amusement in a quiet or restrained manner.

Positive Cries

Emotional expressions through crying that are not rooted in distress but can signify joy, relief, or a deep emotional release.