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Competency-Based Assessments

Medical-Surgical NursingCompetency-Based Assessments

Competency-Based Assessments

1 .
How does understanding the fundamental concepts of stress aid nursing students in recognizing signs and symptoms of stress in patients?
2 .
Explain the relationship among stress, adaptation, and homeostasis in the context of a patient experiencing a chronic illness.
3 .
How might an individual’s past experiences influence their response to stress in the present?
4 .
Provide examples of how chronic stress may contribute to the development or exacerbation of autoimmune disorders.
5 .
What clinical manifestations would a nurse recognize when a patient is experiencing acute stress?
6 .
Compare and contrast the sympathetic and autonomic nervous systems’ responses to stress. How can this knowledge guide nursing interventions?
7 .
As a clinical nurse, when you encounter a patient exhibiting signs of stress, how can you use the theory of adaptation when providing care for this patient?
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