DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE,

FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES,

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES.
USMANU DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO.
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 STRESS
INTRODUCTION
Stress is the way human beings react both physically and
mentally to changes, events, and situations in their lives. People
experience stress in different ways and for different reasons.
The reaction is based on your perception of an event or
situation.

DEFINITION
Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes
physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress is your
body's response to anything that requires attention or action.

Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way you

respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to your
overall well-being.

TYPES OF STRESS
There are three types of stress, these are;
1. Acute stress
2.Episodic acute stress
3.Chronic stress
1.Acute stress happens to everyone. It’s the body’s immediate
reaction to a new and challenging situation. It’s the kind of
stress you might feel when you narrowly escape a car accident.

Acute stress can also come out of something that you actually
enjoy. It’s the somewhat-frightening, yet thrilling feeling you
get on a roller coaster or when skiing down a steep mountain
slope.
2.Episodic acute stress is when you have frequent episodes of
acute stress.

This might happen if you’re often anxious and worried about

things you suspect may happen. You might feel that your life is
chaotic and you seemingly go from one crisis to the next.

Certain professions, such as law enforcement or firefighters,

might also lead to frequent high-stress situations.
As with severe acute stress, episodic acute stress can affect
your physical health and mental well-being.
3. Chronic stress:When you have high-stress levels for an
extended period of time, you have chronic stress. Long-term
stress like this can have a negative impact on your health. It
may contribute to:

anxiety
cardiovascular disease
depression
high blood pressure
a weakened immune system
Chronic stress can also lead to frequent ailments such as
headaches, an upset stomach, and sleep difficulties. Gaining
insights into the different types of stress and how to recognize
them may help.

CAUSES OF STRESS
1.Living through a natural or manmade disaster
2.living with chronic illness
3.Surviving a life-threatening accident or illness
4.Being the victim of a crime
5.Experiencing familial stressors such as:
6.An abusive relationship
7.An unhappy marriage
8.prolonged divorce proceedings
9.Child custody issues
10 .Caregiving for a loved one with a chronic illness like
dementia
11. Living in poverty or being homeless
12.Working in a dangerous profession
13.Having little work-life balance, working long hours, or having
a job you hate
14.Military deployment.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE STRESS CONDITION
1.Being under lots of pressure.
2.Facing big changes.
3.Worrying about something.
4.Not having much or any control over the outcome of a
situation.
5.Having responsibilities that you're finding overwhelming.
6.Not having enough work, activities or change in your life.
7.Times of uncertainty.

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS

1.Chronic pain
2 .Insomnia and other sleep problems
3.Lower sex drive
4.Digestive problems
5.Eating too much or too little
6.Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
7.Fatigue

DIAGNOSIS
There is no specific test to diagnose stress. Typically, your
healthcare professional conducts a variety of tests (which may
include a personal and family health history, blood and urine
tests and other assessments) to rule out various medical
conditions.

TREATMENT
Medical management
physicians may prescribe a range of medications to address
specific stress-related symptoms. For instance, sedatives (also
referred to as tranquilizers, hypnotics, and/or anxiolytics),
antidepressants, and beta-blockers have all been used to help
people cope with stress.
Nursing Management
7 Nurse Stress Management Techniques That Work
1.Find a Job You Love. There's nothing more anxiety-provoking
than being in a job you dislike or worse--dread.
2.Remember Why You Became a Nurse. ...
3.Burn Some Calories.
4.Try Yoga or Meditation.
5.Eat Right.
6.Breathing Exercises.
7.Take Time to Have a Social Life.
 PREVENTIONS

5 Ways to Prevent Stress Buildup

1.Balance responsibilities (like schoolwork) with activities you
enjoy (like relaxing or spending time with friends). It's all about
balance: all work and no play is bad. ...
2.Manage responsibilities. ...
3.Eat healthy foods. ...
4 .Get proper sleep. ...
5.Make time to exercise every day.

REFERENCES

1.Psychology and Aging 23: 505 – 16 . Berridge , J. R. & Cooper ,

C. L. ( 2000 ) Coping with the stress of organizational.
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2.Bond M. (1988) Stress and Self Awareness: a Guide for
Nurses, Heinemann. 2. Bradley
3. Crepaz, N., Passin, W. F., Herbst, J. H., Rama, S. M., Malow, R.
M., Purcell, D. W., et al. (2008) .