The Nursing Student Asks His Instructor,"Why Do Some of My

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nursing student asks his instructor,"Why do some of my patients get a headache when they have stress and others cry?" The most appropriate response by the instructor is which of the following?

• A) "All patients react to stress differently."
• B) "Stress responses can be physical, mental, behavioral, and spiritual."
• C) "Some patients are more emotional than others."
• D) "Some patients overreact to the stress they are experiencing."

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Definitions:

Cancer-prone Personality

A controversial theory suggesting that certain personality traits could make an individual more susceptible to developing cancer.

Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Stress

The physical or mental strain or tension resulting from challenging or adverse situations.

Illness

A state of being in poor health, typically as a result of disease, infection, or injury.