Asked by Jonathan Gallegos on May 14, 2024
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A nurse is assessing a patient with prolonged stress. Which conditions will the nurse monitor for in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Cancer
B) Diabetes
C) Infections
D) Allostasis
E) Low blood pressure
Prolonged Stress
A continuous state of mental or emotional strain and tension that can lead to various health problems if not managed properly.
Allostasis
The process by which the body responds to stressors and seeks to return to homeostasis, or stability, through physiological and behavioral changes.
Low Blood Pressure
A condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is abnormally low, possibly leading to symptoms like dizziness or fainting.
- Comprehend the significance of vital signs and the influence of stress hormones on physiological reactions.
- Employ suitable measures for coping with stress and associated conditions.
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Jasmine HudspethMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A, B, C
Explanation :
Stress causes prolonged changes in the immune system, which can result in impaired immune function, and this increases the person's susceptibility to changes in health, such as increased risk for infection, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancers. Allostasis is a return to a state of balance; allostatic load occurs with prolonged stress.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the significance of vital signs and the influence of stress hormones on physiological reactions.
- Employ suitable measures for coping with stress and associated conditions.