This section focuses on understanding stress and stressors, crucial for nurses in patient care. Stress is described as normal, with people experiencing it differently based on physical, psychological,...This section focuses on understanding stress and stressors, crucial for nurses in patient care. Stress is described as normal, with people experiencing it differently based on physical, psychological, and emotional factors. Stressors are categorized as internal or external and can be acute or chronic. Physical stressors affect the body directly, while psychosocial stressors relate to mental and emotional responses. Stress varies with age, where coping skills differ between children and adults.
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.
