A nurse assessing a patient with the adaptive model of health in mind would most likely ask which question as part of an admission database?

a. "Does this illness cause problems in your relationships?"
b. "How have these symptoms interfered with your daily life?"
c. "What impact has this illness had on your usual lifestyle?"
d. "What type of support systems do you have to help you?"


D
This question would fit with the adaptive model of health, which considers that humans need to adapt constantly to the stresses and demands of their ever-changing lives.
The role performance model of health addresses how illness affects a patient's relationships.
The role performance model of health addresses how illness affects a patient's daily life.
The role performance model of health addresses how illness affects a patient's usual lifestyle.

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