An appropriate question for the nurse to ask to assess situational support is

a. "Has anything upsetting occurred in the last few days?"
b. "What led you to seek help at this time?"
c. "How does this problem affect your life?"
d. "Who can be helpful to you during this time?"


D
Only option D focuses on situational support. Options A, B, and C focus on the client's perception
of the precipitating event.

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