ANS: D The patient would experience stress associated with anticipation of surgery. In times of stress, the sympathetic nervous system takes over (fight or flight response) and sends signals to the adrenal glands, thereby releasing norepinephrine. The circulating norepinephrine increases the heart rate. Respirations increase, bringing more oxygen to the lungs. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: Pages 10-3, 4 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
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11. A patient tells the nurse, “I know that I should reduce the stress in my life, but I have no idea where to start.” What would be the best initial nursing response? a. “Physical exercise works to elevate mood and reduce anxiety.” b. “Reading about stress and how to manage it might be a good place to start.” c. “Why not start by learning to meditate? That technique will cover everything.” d. “Let’s talk about what is going on in your life and then look at possible options.”
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12. A patient tells the nurse, “My doctor thinks my problems with stress relate to the negative way I think about things and suggested I learn new ways of thinking.” Which response by the nurse would support the recommendation? a. Encourage the patient to imagine being in calm circumstances. b. Provide the patient with a blank journal and guidance about journaling. c. Teach the patient to recognize, reconsider, and reframe irrational thoughts. d. Teach the patient to use instruments that give feedback about bodily functions.
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ANS: C Cognitive reframing focuses on recognizing and correcting maladaptive patterns of thinking that create stress or interfere with coping. Cognitive reframing involves recognizing the habit of thinking about a situation or issue in a fixed, irrational, and unquestioning manner. Helping the patient to recognize and reframe (reword) such thoughts so that they are realistic and accurate promotes coping and reduces stress. Thinking about being in calming circumstances is a form of guided imagery. Instruments that give feedback about bodily functions are used in biofeedback. Journaling is effective for helping to increase self-awareness. However, none of these last three interventions is likely to alter the patient’s manner of thinking. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Pages 10-19, 20, 36 (Table 10-4) TOP: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
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