According to the Stuart Stress Adaptation Model,which Person Can Be

question 24

Multiple Choice

According to the Stuart Stress Adaptation Model,which person can be assessed as being the closest to the maladaptive responses end of the continuum of emotional responses?

• A) A patient whose child died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 2 weeks ago, who states, "I can't believe I'll never hold my baby in my arms again."
• B) A patient whose spouse died 2 years ago, who states, "Strong people don't mourn. I've kept busy and focused on supporting the kids."
• C) A patient whose spouse died 6 months ago, who states, "I hate the fact that my spouse died and left me alone after all the years we shared."
• D) A patient whose fiancée died 6 weeks ago, who tells the nurse, "My life will never be the same. I find myself crying every day when I think of my fiancée."

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