A Patient Reports,"I Am Overwhelmed by Stress

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient reports,"I am overwhelmed by stress." Which question by the nurse would be most important to use in the initial assessment of this the patient?

• A) "Tell me about your family history. Do you have any relatives who have problems with stress?"
• B) "Tell me about your exercise. How much activity do you typically get in a day?"
• C) "Tell me about the kinds of things you do to reduce or cope with your stress."
• D) "Stress can interfere with sleep. How much did you sleep last night?"

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