The nurse is preparing to do an altered family function risk assessment on a client. Which question should the nurse ask first?
A) "What are the potential sources of stress in your family?"
B) "Are you able to cope with family health problems?"
C) "Tell me about your family's eating habits?"
D) "What is the general sleep pattern in your family?"
E) "How would each member describe this family?"
Ans: A
Feedback:
History taking to identify areas of risk or potential problems requires both open-ended and focused questioning. Questions related to potential sources of stress in the areas of roles, finances, lifestyle, previous experience, and general health are crucial. Follow a general question, such as "What are the potential sources of stress in your family?" with more specific questions.
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