Using a transactional approach to stress, the nurse recognizes that a person's response to stress depends on:
A) the nature of the environmental threat that requires a response.
B) a physiological response to stress
C) the person's perceived meaning of the stressful event.
D) the fight-or-flight response.

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The transactional approach to stress emphasizes the individual's perception and cognitive appraisal of the stressor, meaning that how a person interprets and understands the stressful event influences their response.

Using a Transactional Approach to Stress, the Nurse Recognizes That