The spouse of an older adult client has recently died. The couple was married for 32 years. The surviving spouse states, “I do not know how to live my life without my life partner. What do I do now?” What part of the client’s self-concept may be influenced by this loss?

In what phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is a client who is using all of the physiologic adaptive mechanisms for dealing with stress leaving no defense against the distress?

A client has noticed bright red blood in their bowel movements for over a month. The client says to themselves, “Oh, it is just my hemorrhoids.” What defense mechanism is the client using?

A client who is being seen at a health care provider’s office reports long term anxiety and “bad headaches all the time.” Diagnostic tests are normal. What is this type of response to stress called?

Which statement is an example of the effect of aging, illness, or trauma on self-concept?

A middle-aged client has been told they have cancer of the plasma. The client states to the health care team, “Just keep me alive until I can see my child graduate from high school.” What stage of dying is this client exhibiting?

In a recent survey on campus, it was found that 30% of students prefer studying at the campus coffee shop. What is the probability (in decimal form) that a randomly chosen student does not prefer studying at the coffee shop?   round to one decimal if needed

Which of the following best describes stress?

A nurse is caring for a young client who is diagnosed with chronic renal failure. Which is an effective strategy to help the client cope with the diagnosis?

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client scheduled for a left hip replacement the following morning. The client lists Jehovah’s Witness as the religious belief. Which action should the nurse take?