The hospitalized pt states, "I need to know when I...

NUR 131 Final Exam - Practice Quiz

The hospitalized pt states, "I need to know when I'm going to be discharged. I'm so upset & worried that I'm missing work." The nurse knows:

a) this is an example of "eustress" & no intervention is necessary

b) this is an example of psychological stress & the pt should be placed on antidepressants

c) this is an example of developmental stress & the pt should talk to someone his own age

d) this is an example of distress & could affect the pt's health status

✔ Correct Answer:

d) this is an example of distress & could affect the pt's health status