Which term describes the feeling of psychological strain and uneasiness produced by situations of danger, threat, and loss of personal security or by internal conflicts, frustrations, loss of self-esteem, and grief?

• A. Emotional Stress
• B. Fasting
• C. Eye Glasses
• D. Falls

Answer: (A)

Emotional stress describes the psychological strain and uneasiness produced by situations of danger, threat, and loss of personal security, or by internal conflicts, frustrations, loss of self-esteem, and grief. This term fits best because it specifically captures the mental and emotional response to both external threats and internal struggles, not a physical action or object. In care settings, residents may feel emotional stress when health changes threaten independence, when grieving, or during conflicts, so recognizing it helps you respond with empathy and support. Signs can include irritability, withdrawal, changes in sleep, or changes in appetite. The other options do not describe a mental or emotional state: fasting is about not eating; eye glasses are vision aids; falls are physical injuries.