A Nurse Is Counseling a Client Who Is Considering Having

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is counseling a client who is considering having genetic testing completed to determine whether she is a carrier of the gene linked to Huntington's disease.What is the first step the nurse would take when assessing this client?

• A) Assess vital signs.
• B) Assess family history of this disorder.
• C) Assess client's past medical history.
• D) Assess current medications.

Recognize the balance between demands and resources as a determiner of the stressfulness of situations.

Comprehend the role of primary and secondary appraisals in stress response.

Understand the physiological impacts of chronic stress, including hormonal changes.

Identify different types of stressors and their psychological effects.

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Definitions:

High-Low Method

A technique used in cost accounting to estimate fixed and variable costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity.

Variable Cost

Outlays that move in tandem with the level of production or the scale of sales.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in proportion to the activities of a business, such as rent and salaries, within a certain period or level of production.

Cost Equation

A formula used to predict the total costs of production, based on fixed and variable costs, as a function of activity levels.