{"id":138802,"date":"2024-09-16T09:02:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T09:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=138802"},"modified":"2024-09-16T09:02:24","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T09:02:24","slug":"a-nurse-is-assessing-a-clients-coping-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/16\/a-nurse-is-assessing-a-clients-coping-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is assessing a client&#8217;s coping skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is assessing a client&#8217;s coping skills. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an internal stressor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Peer pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Death of a family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Fear of medical test results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Job transfer to another city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>C. Fear of medical test results<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When assessing a client&#8217;s coping skills, it&#8217;s crucial to distinguish between internal and external stressors. Internal stressors are those that originate within the individual and are related to their thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. External stressors, on the other hand, come from outside the individual and often involve changes or challenges in the external environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fear of medical test results<\/strong> is an example of an internal stressor. It reflects the individual&#8217;s personal emotional response and anxiety about potential outcomes of medical tests. This fear is generated internally, based on the person&#8217;s perceptions, beliefs, and previous experiences. The distress caused by this fear is a result of the individual\u2019s internal thought processes and emotional state, which can influence their coping mechanisms and overall mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Peer pressure (A)<\/strong> is an external stressor, as it involves influences and expectations from others in the social environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Death of a family member (B)<\/strong> is also an external stressor, as it pertains to an event outside the individual that can impact their emotional state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Job transfer to another city (D)<\/strong> is an external stressor, involving a change in the external environment that can affect the individual\u2019s daily life and routines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the distinction between internal and external stressors helps in assessing how clients manage stress and what coping strategies might be most effective. Internal stressors often require addressing the individual\u2019s thought patterns and emotional responses, while external stressors might involve practical solutions or changes in the environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is assessing a client&#8217;s coping skills. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an internal stressor? A.Peer pressure. B.Death of a family member. C.Fear of medical test results. D.Job transfer to another city. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Fear of medical test results. 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