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:

Subcortical Structures

Parts of the brain located below the cerebral cortex, involved in various functions including regulating emotions, memory, and basic survival instincts.

Subjective Feelings

Personal experiences of emotions that are unique to the individual, shaped by personal perceptions, thoughts, and contextual factors.

Objective Realities

Circumstances or facts that exist independently of human thoughts, beliefs, or feelings.

Objective Realities

External or physical realities that exist independently of personal feelings, opinions, or perceptions.