In response to a question about stress, a 39-year-old woman tells the nurse that her husband and mother both died in the past year. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) "This has been a difficult year for you."
B) "I don't know how anyone could handle that much stress in 1 year!"
C) "What did you do to cope with the loss of both your husband and mother?"
D) "That is a lot of stress; now let's go on to the next section of your history."

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Melissa Hornung · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Questions about coping and stress management include questions regarding the kinds of stresses in one's life, especially in the last year, any changes in lifestyle or any current stress, methods tried to relieve stress, and whether these methods have been helpful. Options A, B, and D do not assess the person's methods to cope or alleviate their stress. When asking questions about coping and stress, the nurse should ask regarding the kinds of stresses in one's life, especially in the last year, any changes in lifestyle or any current stress, methods tried to relieve stress, and whether these methods have been helpful.

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