A nurse is assessing a client and uses the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire as part of an assessment. The nurse determines that the client has experienced a major life crisis when which score is attained?
A) 150
B) 250
C) 350
D) 450
Ans: D
A score of over 400 on the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire indicates major life crisis. A minor life crisis is indicated by a score between 250 and 400.
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