A military veteran being treated for substance abuse shares that the family is experiencing financial problems since being discharged. In order to assess the individual's coping skills, the nurse asks:
a. "Do you have any idea about how your finances got out of your control?"
b. "How well were you at managing your finances before leaving the military?"
c. "Can you give me some idea of the kind of financial help you feel you need?"
d. "Have your financial expenses increased dramatically since being discharged?"
B
The nurse must be mindful that substance abuse is a disease and individuals may return to previous ways when coping with stressful and unplanned events. Assessing previous coping skills will provide insight into the way current stresses will be managed. The remaining options provide opportunities to assess the financial problem itself.
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