When the Young Primigravida Asks About How to Adjust Her

question 12

Multiple Choice

When the young primigravida asks about how to adjust her diet for her pregnancy,what should the nurse suggest the mother add to her diet?

• A)Leafy green vegetables and fruit
• B)Beef and poultry
• C)Foods high in sodium and potassium
• D)Bread and grains

Recognize the physiological responses to stress, including the fight-or-flight response.

Identify the effects of stress on physical health and psychological well-being.

Grasp the role of hormones in stress and coping mechanisms.

Analyze the impact of personality types on stress response and health outcomes.

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Definitions:

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may arise from various situations or thoughts that make someone feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.

Social Readjustment

The process of adapting to significant changes in one's life, which can be a source of stress and require considerable psychological adjustment.

Rating Scale

A method for measuring quantitative or qualitative information by assigning values along a continuous or discrete scale.

LCU Score

Life Change Units Score, a measure assessing the stress level of individuals by quantifying the extent of life changes they have experienced.