When an older adult reports experiencing several different stressors over the last 6 months, the nurse demonstrates an understanding of the physiological effects of stress on the body by:

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Research on psychoneuroimmunology has explored the relationship between psychological stress and various health conditions such as type 2 diabetes. The production of proinflammatory cytokines influencing these and other conditions can be directly stimulated by negative emotions and stressful experiences. The GDS does not identify physiological problems. There is no current research to support a connection between stress and urinary bleeding. Stress can result in either a weight gain or weight loss depending on the client's relationship with food during the stressful period.

When an Older Adult Reports Experiencing Several Different Stressors Over