This section delves into the body's physiological response to stress, focusing on the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It explains the brain's interpretation of stress, ou...This section delves into the body's physiological response to stress, focusing on the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It explains the brain's interpretation of stress, outlining how the sympathetic response prepares the body for "fight, flight, or freeze" actions. It also covers the effects of chronic stress on health, highlighting the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis and the sympathetic-adrenal-medullary response.
The page focuses on understanding the appraisal and coping mechanisms for stressful events, highlighting the impact of stress on psychological, behavioral, and cognitive functions. It emphasizes the r...The page focuses on understanding the appraisal and coping mechanisms for stressful events, highlighting the impact of stress on psychological, behavioral, and cognitive functions. It emphasizes the role of nurses in assessing stress responses and creating care plans using the clinical judgment measurement model. Various coping strategies, both adaptive and maladaptive, are discussed in the context of their impact.
