Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition - Chronic Illness Related

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Which of the following is a characteristic of health-related hardiness known as 'challenge'?

  • A. Confidence to appraise a health stressor
  • B. Ability to modify responses to health stressors
  • C. Viewing a health stressor as an opportunity for growth
  • D. Optimal psychosocial adaptation to a health stressor
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Challenge is the anticipation of change. The person with health-related hardiness, when confronted with a health stressor, possesses sufficient self-mastery and confidence to appraise and modify responses appropriately (control) and cognitively reappraises the health stressor so it is viewed as stimulating and beneficial or an opportunity for growth (challenge).