N322 Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 Lecture Notes

N322 Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 Lecture NotesN322 Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 Lecture NotesN322 Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 Lecture NotesN322 Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 Lecture stress related illnesses - ANSWER-- cardiovascular diseases - cancer - arthritis - multiple sclerosis - irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - fibromyalgia - colds - asthma effects of long-term stress on the brain - ANSWER-- short term memory loss - decreased concentration - accident prone - sleep disturbances effects of long-term stress on the mouth and throat - ANSWER-- increased dryness can lead to difficulty talking - spasms of the throat, causing difficulty swallowing and fighting infection effects of long-term stress on the heart, lungs, and circulation - ANSWER-- elevated BP - angina - rhythm disturbances - MI, stroke - increased cholesterol levels - hardening of the arteries effects of long-term stress on the digestive system - ANSWER-- stomach burning - irritable bowel syndrome - diarrhea - constipation - bloating effects of long-term stress on the musculoskeletal system - ANSWER-- headaches - migraines - chronic pain - back pain - muscle tension