This document summarizes key concepts about stress and adaptation from a nursing fundamentals textbook chapter. It defines stress and categories of stress such as distress, eustress, and situational stress. It describes factors that influence adaptation, physical responses to stress like the general adaptation syndrome, and consequences of failed adaptation. The document outlines stress reduction interventions nurses can implement, such as promoting healthy behaviors and using specific stress relief techniques. It emphasizes the importance of assessing each client's stress level to determine if stress reduction should be part of their care plan.