Question

a nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has delivered a healthy newborn. the client tells the nurse that while they are somewhat stressed about being a new parent, they are thrilled by the birth of their child. the nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following types of stress? allostatic load distress eustress fight - or - flight response

Explanation:

• Allostatic load refers to the cumulative physiological wear - and - tear from chronic stress, not relevant here.
• Distress is negative stress, but the client is thrilled, so not distress.
• Eustress is positive stress from a challenging but rewarding event (like becoming a new parent with joy).
• Fight - or - flight is an acute stress response, not the type of stress classification here.

Answer:

C. Eustress