A client has received a high score on the Life-Change Index. For which part of the client's assessment should the nurse use this information?
1. Life stress review
2. Social support systems review
3. Lifestyle assessment
4. Health beliefs review
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The Life-Change Index is a tool that assigns numerical values to life events and is a way to identify clients in stress. Studies have shown that high levels of stress are associated with an increased possibility of illness in an individual.
Rationale 2: A social support systems review takes into account the social context in which a person lives and works.
Rationale 3: A lifestyle assessment focuses on the personal lifestyle habits of the client as they affect health.
Rationale 4: A health beliefs review provides information about how much clients believe they can influence or control health through personal behaviors.
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