A client's wife walked out on the family. The client became angry, breaking china and destroying potted plants. A neighbor convinced him to seek help at the local crisis center
Which question would the crisis nurse ask to determine the client's immediate problem?
1. "What did you do to cause your wife to leave?"
2. "Do you feel in control at this time?"
3. "What brings you here today?"
4. "How would you handle this situation if you had a second chance?"
ANS: 3
This question gives the nurse an understanding of the client's chief complaint.
1. This question places the blame on the client, without knowing the circumstances. 2. This ques-tion will not help determine the client's chief complaint, but it might be used later. 4. This ques-tion does not help determine the client's chief complaint.
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