ATI Capstone Mental Health

b) discuss prior use of coping mechanisms with the client c) ignore the client's anxiety so that she will not be embarrassed d) gather information from the client using closed-ended questions A nurse is preparing an educational seminar on stress for other nursing staff. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the discussion? (A) – a) excessive stressors cause the client to experience distress b) the body's initial adaptive response to stress is denial c) absence of stressors results in homeostasis d) negative, rather than positive, stressors produce a biological response A nurse is discussing acute vs. prolonged stress with a client. Which of the following effects should the nurse identify as an acute stress response? (Select all that apply) (BCE) – a) chronic pain b) depressed immune system c increased blood pressure d) panic attacks e) unhappiness A nurse is teaching a client about stress-reduction techniques. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching? (A) – a) "Cognitive reframing will help me change my irrational thoughts to something positive" b) "Progressive muscle relaxation uses a mechanical device to help me gain control over my pulse rate" c) "Biofeedback causes my body to release endorphins so that I feel less stress and anxiety"