To best determine how a client copes with stressors, the nurse should ask which of the following questions?
A)
"What do you do when you are confronted with a major change in your life?"
B)
"Do you turn to drugs or alcohol to help you cope with stressful events?"
C)
"Have you had many crises in your life?"
D)
"Have you ever been seriously depressed or suicidal?"
A
Explanation:
A)
This question solicits information the nurse can use to best help the client draw upon when the client needs to deal with stress. The other options ask about specific coping strategies and previous crises and would not provide as much useful information.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
B)
This question solicits information the nurse can use to best help the client draw upon when the client needs to deal with stress. The other options ask about specific coping strategies and previous crises and would not provide as much useful information.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
C)
This question solicits information the nurse can use to best help the client draw upon when the client needs to deal with stress. The other options ask about specific coping strategies and previous crises and would not provide as much useful information.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
D)
This question solicits information the nurse can use to best help the client draw upon when the client needs to deal with stress. The other options ask about specific coping strategies and previous crises and would not provide as much useful information.
Application
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation
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