Nursing 1180A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Sputum, Pubic Hair, Vas Deferens
9 Dec 2016
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Define stress and explain the physiological general adaptation syndrome (hans selye) Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain/tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Hans selye focused on maladaptation and pathology of stress. He demonstrated the existence of a biological stress syndrome, general adaptation syndrome. Three stages occur in response to a serious stressor. The first stage is alarm reaction, second is resistance stage and third stage is the exhaustion stage. Identify how individuals may perceive and respond to stress psychologically. A person is only under stress if they evaluate the event as personally significant. Primary appraisal is evaluating the meaning, seeing if stress is present. If it is, secondary appraisal begins which focuses on possible coping strategies. Two types of stress: distress and eustress (a positive adaptation of stressors in daily life; protects health) Consider how individuals may cope during common stressful circumstances.
