A Patient Who Is Admitted for Observation Following an Episode

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient who is admitted for observation following an episode of chest pain relieved by rest and two nitroglycerin tablets tells a nurse that his job as CEO of a large firm is becoming too much to handle. According to Selye, the nurse suspects that the patient most likely is experiencing

• A) An interaction between the individual and the environment.
• B) Protected poor health in a favorable environment.
• C) The seeking help phase of illness.
• D) The exhaustion phase of stress.

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