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When a 33-Year-Old Patient with a Spinal Cord Injury Says

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When a 33-year-old patient with a spinal cord injury says to the nurse,"I've let my family down.I don't know what to do," the nurse's best response is:


Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase response pattern to stress, theorized by Hans Selye, encompassing alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages.

Metabolic Change

Alterations in the chemical processes within the body that are necessary for maintaining life, often resulting from disease, diet, or lifestyle.

Glycogen

A form of glucose storage in the liver and muscles, which can be broken down to provide energy when needed.

Work Responsibilities

The specific tasks or duties that are part of a job role, which an employee is expected to perform as part of their employment.

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