When assessing patients for the possible health impact of stressors, the most important information to obtain is

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The length of time the patient has been exposed to the stressor is a variable that impacts on the health consequences of a stressor. Information about the type of stressor, medications the patient is taking, and family history is usually collected but will not have as much impact on the health of the patient as the length of time the patient has been stressed.

When Assessing Patients for the Possible Health Impact of Stressors