A Nurse Assessing a Patient with the Adaptive Model of Health

question 29

Multiple Choice

A nurse assessing a patient with the adaptive model of health in mind would most likely ask which question as part of an admission database?

• A) "Does this illness cause problems in your relationships?"
• B) "How have these symptoms interfered with your daily life?"
• C) "What impact has this illness had on your usual lifestyle?"
• D) "What type of support systems do you have to help you?"

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