To best determine how a client copes with stressors, the nurse should ask which question?
1. "What do you do when you are confronted with a major change in your life?"
2. "Have you had many crises in your life?"
3. "Have you ever been seriously depressed or suicidal?"
4. "Do you turn to drugs or alcohol to help you cope with stressful events?"
Answer: 1
1. This question solicits information the nurse can use to best help the client draw upon when the client needs to deal with stress.
2. This question asks about specific coping strategies and previous crises and would not provide as much useful information.
3. This question asks about specific coping strategies and previous crises and would not provide as much useful information.
4. This question asks about specific coping strategies and previous crises and would not provide as much useful information.
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