A nurse has stated that the person she is working with demonstrates stress hardiness.Which of the following individuals is most likely being described?

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The characteristics of stress hardiness are control, challenge, and commitment.For stress-hardy individuals, stress is viewed as a challenge rather than a threat; they feel in control of situations in their lives, and they are committed to rather than alienated from work, home, and family.Hardiness continues to be assessed (recognized) by nurses in assisting individuals and families dealing with crisis and promoting the strengths of survivorship in dealing with new stressors.Another term that is used is resiliency.Stress hardiness is characterized by feeling in control of situations, viewing stressors as challenging rather than negative events, and using effective coping techniques.None of the other choices describe persons using effective coping mechanisms for stressful events.In fact, they describe persons who are alienated from work and family.

A Nurse Has Stated That the Person She Is Working