Question

a nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports being stressed about their health status due to problems with short - term memory, slower reaction times when driving, and urinary frequency. the nurse should recognize that the client is experiencing which of the following types of stressors?

• developmental stressors
• situational stressors
• adventitious stressors
• socioeconomic stressors

Explanation:

Developmental stressors are related to normal growth and development stages. Older adults face changes like memory issues, slower reactions, and urinary frequency as part of aging (a developmental process). Situational stressors are from specific events, adventitious from unexpected events, and socioeconomic from financial/social factors. The client’s issues are due to aging - related development.

Answer:

A. Developmental stressors