The nurse believes a client is having difficulty coping with current illness and hospitalization. Which assessment question would best help the nurse identify the client's coping ability?
1. Who is your closest friend?
2. What social groups do you belong to?
3. What is your birth order in your family?
4. Who do you call when you need help?
Correct Answer: 4
Questions that are helpful to gather additional information about a client's stress and coping mechanisms include: What do you do for relaxation? For recreation? What is your greatest source of comfort when you are feeling upset? Who do you call for help? What is your current level of stress? Questions about friends and social groups assess the client's Roles & Relationships, whereas questions about birth order focus on the client's Family History.
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