Question

3. What will the C/PH nurse observe in a family who is experiencing a healthy response to stress as compared with a family experiencing a maladaptive response to stress?

Answer 1

A family which is experiencing a healthy response to stress can be observed for the following

• Can see the members approaching the life in a positive way or in an optimistic way
• Can help others to cope with critical situations
• Establishes a good relationship with the community
• Finds way to a problem then engulfing to it
• They are self responsible for their action

A family which is experiencing a maladaptive response to stress can be observed for the following

• Isolation, to avoid social stigma
• Often feel low and pessimistic
• Have lots of negative effects
• Can have poor physical and mental health
• Non-productive
• Can pose threat to society by exhibiting anger ,frustration or violence
• Often criticizes others for their mistakes