Practice Question
The nurse understands that which of the following individuals are most likely to have increased levels of stress?
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Correct Answer:
A 52-year-old with symptoms of advancing rheumatoid arthritis who experiences difficulty doing daily activities. These symptoms relate more and more to their diagnosis and interferes with work and their ADL's.
Rationale:
🌟 Chronic illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cause continuous physical pain, mobility limitations, and functional decline—all of which significantly increase stress levels.
🌟 When RA begins affecting work performance and activities of daily living (ADLs), clients often experience heightened emotional strain, frustration, and decreased coping abilities.
🌟 Chronic pain is one of the most potent triggers of long-term psychological stress because it is persistent and difficult to escape.
🌟 Declining physical capability forces clients to make lifestyle changes, which may contribute to role strain, anxiety, and depression.
🌟 The combination of chronic disease and interference with daily living creates a high stress burden compared to clients with adequate coping resources.
🌟 This client has the greatest mismatch between demands vs. coping ability, which is the core of stress theory.
🌟 The situation is also progressive, meaning stress is likely increasing over time.
Incorrect options (brief)
36-year-old teacher: Has many resources and manageable tasks → lower stress risk.
60-year-old retired pilot: Has purposeful activity and hobbies → not high stress.
24-year-old nursing student: Has normal student stress but shows success indicators.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
- Answer Choices: 4