A nurse assesses a patient in crisis. Select the most appropriate question for the nurse to ask to assess this patient's situational support
a. "Has anything upsetting occurred in the past few days?"
b. "Who can be helpful to you during this time?"
c. "How does this problem affect your life?"
d. "What led you to seek help at this time?"
ANS: B
Only the answer focuses on situational support. The incorrect options focus on the patient's perception of the precipitating event.
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