Jeff,an RN in his 30s,has lost a parent,just purchased a new home,and is laid off with 6 months' severance pay.At the same time,Jerry,an RN in his 50s,is financially secure and is asked to take early retirement with a buyout.How will the two men react to the emotional and physical influences and the sequence of stress?
A) The younger man will feel more stress.
B) The two men may or may not feel the same amount of stress.
C) The older man will feel more stress.
D) Neither man will experience any stress.

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The response to similar stressors does not always result in a similar experience of stress in individuals.Responses are mediated by the appraisal of the event as well as by factors such as gender,personality,lifestyle,and age.

Jeff,an RN in His 30s,has Lost a Parent,just Purchased a New