The Nurse Cares for a Successful Chemical Engineer, Age 29

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse cares for a successful chemical engineer, age 29 years, who is admitted with a respiratory infection. The client reports feeling more stress than ever since a job promotion six months ago and asks, Why would something so positive and wonderful cause so much stress for me? Which is an appropriate response by the nurse? Select all that apply.

• A) All major life events can cause stress for us.
• B) People vary greatly in their perception of what constitutes a crisis or stressor.
• C) Your job promotion probably has nothing to do with the stress you feel.
• D) Positive life events do not cause stress or illness.
• E) Even positive life events can affect us in negative ways.

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